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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #32103 Marine Turtles

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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.

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Of the world's seven remaining species of marine turtles, almost all have been pushed to levels. Hunting, habitat loss, plastics pollution, climate change, and accidentally being caught in fishing nets continue to threaten the of these large and long-living creatures. Shell Beach, named after the shells that form its 90-mile , is a vital nesting ground for four of these marine turtle species.

existence species extinction extent living engaged statue endangered

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: endangered
Explanation: The word 'endangered' is an adjective that describes a species at risk of extinction. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'levels,' indicating the severity of the situation for marine turtles. The context of the sentence discusses threats to marine turtles, making 'endangered' the appropriate choice.
Meaning: 'Endangered' refers to a species that is at risk of becoming extinct.
Wrong options:
engaged: Engaged is a verb that means to participate or involve oneself, which does not fit the context of describing levels of species risk.
extinction: Extinction is a noun that refers to the end of a species, but it does not grammatically fit as it cannot modify 'levels.'
statue: Statue is a noun that refers to a carved or cast figure, which is irrelevant in this context.
species: Species is a noun that refers to a group of organisms, but it does not fit as it does not describe the level of risk.
living: Living is an adjective that describes something that is alive, which does not convey the risk level of the turtles.
Correct answer: existence
Explanation: The term 'existence' is a noun that refers to the state of being alive or real. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'threaten,' indicating what is being threatened. The context discusses the threats to marine turtles, making 'existence' the correct choice.
Meaning: 'Existence' refers to the state of being alive or present.
Wrong options:
endangered: Endangered is an adjective and cannot serve as the object of the verb 'threaten,' making it grammatically incorrect here.
extinction: Extinction is a noun that refers to the end of a species, but it does not fit as it does not describe the state of being threatened.
statue: Statue is a noun that refers to a carved figure, which is irrelevant in this context.
species: Species is a noun that refers to a group of organisms, but it does not fit as it does not describe the state of being threatened.
living: Living is an adjective that describes something that is alive, which does not fit as it cannot serve as the object of the verb.
Correct answer: extent
Explanation: The word 'extent' is a noun that refers to the area covered by something. It fits grammatically as it describes the size of Shell Beach, which is relevant to the context of the sentence. The context discusses the physical characteristics of Shell Beach, making 'extent' the appropriate choice.
Meaning: 'Extent' refers to the area or size of something.
Wrong options:
endangered: Endangered is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot describe the physical characteristics of Shell Beach.
existence: Existence is a noun that refers to the state of being, which does not fit in describing the physical area of Shell Beach.
statue: Statue is a noun that refers to a carved figure, which is irrelevant in this context.
species: Species is a noun that refers to a group of organisms, but it does not fit as it does not describe the physical characteristics of Shell Beach.
living: Living is an adjective that describes something that is alive, which does not fit as it cannot describe the area of Shell Beach.

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