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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #6172 Ape 3

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Almost everybody in the world has heard of orang-utans. These tree-climbing primates have been glamorised by the media, appeared in Hollywood and can be seen in most zoos . The 'orang-utan', means 'Man of the Forest' in Malay, is the largest tree-¬living mammal and great ape in Asia.
It isn't hard to understand the Malays call this primate 'orang-utan'. The orang-utan is human in behaviour - gentle, curious and playful - they live in the vast tropical forests and, under ideal conditions, roam the forests in search of widely- distributed food sources such as fruits, plants and insects. The same size as a human baby when it is a toddler, an orang-utan can weigh 90 kilograms upon reaching adulthood. Unfortunately, not many do.

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Correct answer: worldwide
Explanation: The term 'worldwide' fits grammatically as it serves as an adverb modifying the verb 'can be seen', indicating the extent of where orangutans can be found. It aligns contextually with the idea of their presence across the globe, making it the most suitable choice.
Meaning: 'Worldwide' means 'throughout the world' or 'global', indicating that orangutans are found in many places around the world.
Wrong options:
everywhere: While 'everywhere' suggests a similar meaning, it is more informal and does not fit the formal tone of the text as an adverb in this context.
widespread: This term implies a broad distribution but lacks the global connotation that 'worldwide' provides, making it less precise in this context.
blockbusters: This option refers to successful films and does not relate to the geographical presence of orangutans, making it irrelevant.
Correct answer: which
Explanation: The word 'which' is a relative pronoun that introduces a non-defining clause, providing additional information about 'the orang-utan'. It fits grammatically and contextually, linking the definition of the term to the subject.
Meaning: 'Which' is used to introduce a clause that gives more information about something previously mentioned, in this case, the orang-utan.
Wrong options:
it: This pronoun would imply a subject change and does not introduce additional information, making it grammatically incorrect here.
that: While 'that' could introduce a defining clause, it does not fit the non-defining context of the sentence, which requires 'which'.
usually: This adverb does not function as a pronoun and does not fit grammatically in this context.
Correct answer: the only
Explanation: The phrase 'the only' correctly emphasizes the uniqueness of the orang-utan as the sole great ape in Asia. It fits grammatically as a determiner and contextually highlights its singular status among great apes.
Meaning: 'The only' means 'the single one' or 'no others', indicating that the orang-utan is the sole representative of great apes in Asia.
Wrong options:
exclusively: This adverb suggests limitation but does not convey the idea of singularity as effectively as 'the only'.
one: This numeral lacks the definitive emphasis needed in this context, making it less appropriate than 'the only'.
similar: This adjective implies likeness but does not convey the uniqueness required in this context.
Correct answer: why
Explanation: The word 'why' serves as a conjunction introducing a clause that explains the reason behind the Malays' naming of the orang-utan. It fits grammatically and contextually as it seeks to clarify the rationale.
Meaning: 'Why' is used to ask for reasons or explanations, making it suitable for the context of understanding the naming of the orang-utan.
Wrong options:
because: This conjunction introduces a reason but does not fit grammatically as it would require a complete clause following it, making it incorrect here.
the reason for: This phrase is unnecessarily verbose and does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence, which requires a simpler conjunction.
explanation: This noun does not function as a conjunction and cannot grammatically fit into the sentence.
Correct answer: incredibly
Explanation: The adverb 'incredibly' modifies the adjective 'human', emphasizing the extent to which orangutans exhibit human-like behavior. It fits grammatically and contextually, enhancing the description of their behavior.
Meaning: 'Incredibly' means 'extremely' or 'unbelievably', indicating a high degree of similarity to human behavior.
Wrong options:
invariably: This adverb suggests something that is always the case, which does not fit the context of describing behavior that can vary.
impossibly: This adverb implies something that cannot happen, which contradicts the intended meaning of highlighting similarities to humans.
increasingly: This adverb suggests a gradual change over time, which does not accurately describe the current state of orangutan behavior.
Correct answer: up to
Explanation: The phrase 'up to' indicates a maximum limit, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the weight an orang-utan can reach. It aligns with the structure of the sentence, which discusses the weight of orangutans.
Meaning: 'Up to' means 'as much as' or 'not exceeding', indicating the maximum weight an orang-utan can attain.
Wrong options:
totally: This adverb implies completeness but does not convey the idea of a maximum limit, making it inappropriate in this context.
heavier than: This comparative phrase does not fit grammatically as it requires a comparison, which is not present in the sentence structure.
always: This adverb suggests constancy, which does not apply to the context of weight that can vary.

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