Meaning: 'Are' is the present tense form of 'to be' used for plural subjects, indicating a state of being or condition.

Wrong options:

• get: The verb 'get' does not fit grammatically as it implies obtaining something rather than describing a state of being.
• is: The verb 'is' is singular and does not agree with the plural subject 'activities.'
• tax: The word 'tax' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context as a verb.
• needed: The word 'needed' is a past participle that does not fit the present tense structure required here.
• will be: The phrase 'will be' indicates future tense, which does not match the present context of the sentence.
• control: The word 'control' is a verb but does not fit the grammatical structure needed for this blank.
• results: The word 'results' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context.

Correct answer: results

Explanation: The word 'results' is a noun that fits the context of the sentence, indicating the outcome of hunting non-endangered animals. It aligns with the subject 'hunting' and maintains grammatical coherence.

Meaning: 'Results' refers to the outcomes or consequences of an action, in this case, the economic benefits from hunting.

Wrong options:

• get: The verb 'get' does not fit grammatically as it implies obtaining something rather than indicating an outcome.
• is: The verb 'is' is singular and does not match the plural noun 'benefits.'
• tax: The word 'tax' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context as it does not relate to the outcomes of hunting.
• needed: The word 'needed' is a past participle that does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
• will be: The phrase 'will be' indicates future tense, which does not match the present context of the sentence.
• control: The word 'control' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
• are: The verb 'are' does not fit as it does not convey the meaning of an outcome.

Correct answer: control

Explanation: The word 'control' is a verb that fits the context of the sentence, indicating the action that local people must take regarding hunting. It aligns with the subject 'people' and maintains grammatical coherence.

Meaning: 'Control' means to manage or regulate something, in this case, hunting activities.

Wrong options:

• get: The verb 'get' does not fit grammatically as it implies obtaining something rather than managing or regulating.
• decide: The verb 'decide' does not fit in this context as it refers to making a choice rather than managing hunting.
• tax: The word 'tax' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context as a verb.
• needed: The word 'needed' is a past participle that does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
• will be: The phrase 'will be' indicates future tense, which does not match the present context of the sentence.
• results: The word 'results' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context as a verb.
• are: The verb 'are' does not fit as it does not convey the action of managing or regulating.

Correct answer: will be

Explanation: The phrase 'will be' indicates future tense, which is appropriate here as it discusses potential future risks associated with endangered species. This maintains grammatical coherence and aligns with the context of predicting outcomes.

Meaning: 'Will be' is a future tense phrase indicating what is expected to happen in the future.

Wrong options:

• get: The verb 'get' does not fit grammatically as it implies obtaining something rather than predicting a future state.
• is: The verb 'is' is present tense and does not match the future context of the sentence.
• tax: The word 'tax' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context as a verb.
• needed: The word 'needed' is a past participle that does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
• results: The word 'results' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context as a verb.
• control: The word 'control' is a verb and does not fit as a future tense phrase in this context.
• are: The verb 'are' is present tense and does not match the future context of the sentence.

Correct answer: decide

Explanation: The verb 'decide' fits the context of the sentence, indicating the action that communities must take regarding hunting. It aligns with the subject 'communities' and maintains grammatical coherence.

Meaning: 'Decide' means to make a choice or come to a conclusion about something.

Wrong options:

• get: The verb 'get' does not fit grammatically as it implies obtaining something rather than making a decision.
• is: The verb 'is' does not fit as it does not convey the action of making a choice.
• tax: The word 'tax' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context as a verb.
• needed: The word 'needed' is a past participle that does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
• will be: The phrase 'will be' indicates future tense, which does not match the present context of the sentence.
• control: The word 'control' is a verb but does not fit the context of making a decision about hunting.
• results: The word 'results' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context as a verb.