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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #37864 Zebras

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Zebras in the open African savanna had many predators to worry about, so natural selection has them into very reactive animals that are ready to at the slightest sign of danger. Also zebras have no family structure and no hierarchy, so despite their horse-like appearance, zebras won’t easily to humans.

leap dispatch more forged submit converged relate

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: more
Explanation: The word 'more' is used as a comparative adjective that indicates a greater quantity of predators. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'predators' and aligns with the context of discussing the dangers zebras face in the savanna.
Meaning: 'More' indicates a greater amount or number of something, in this case, predators.
Wrong options:
converged: 'Converged' is a verb that means to come together from different directions, which does not fit the context of discussing the quantity of predators.
submit: 'Submit' is a verb that means to yield or surrender, which does not relate to the number of predators.
dispatch: 'Dispatch' is a verb meaning to send off or away, which does not apply to the context of predators.
leap: 'Leap' is a verb that means to jump, which does not fit as it does not describe the quantity of predators.
forged: 'Forged' is a verb that means to create or form, which does not relate to the number of predators.
relate: 'Relate' is a verb that means to show or establish a connection, which does not fit the context of quantity.
Correct answer: forged
Explanation: The term 'forged' is a verb that indicates the process of shaping or developing something through effort. In this context, it describes how natural selection has shaped zebras into reactive animals, fitting both grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Forged' means to create or develop something, especially through a process of hard work or natural selection.
Wrong options:
converged: 'Converged' is a verb that means to come together, which does not fit the context of how zebras have developed.
submit: 'Submit' is a verb that means to yield or surrender, which does not relate to the process of natural selection.
dispatch: 'Dispatch' is a verb meaning to send off, which does not apply to the context of development through natural selection.
leap: 'Leap' is a verb that means to jump, which does not fit as it does not describe the process of development.
more: 'More' is an adjective that indicates a greater quantity, which does not fit as it does not describe a process of change or development.
relate: 'Relate' is a verb that means to show a connection, which does not apply to the context of natural selection.
Correct answer: leap
Explanation: The word 'leap' is a verb that describes a sudden jump, which fits the context of zebras reacting quickly to danger. It maintains grammatical coherence as it follows the structure of the sentence and aligns with the idea of being reactive.
Meaning: 'Leap' means to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force, especially in response to danger.
Wrong options:
converged: 'Converged' is a verb that means to come together, which does not fit the context of reacting to danger.
submit: 'Submit' is a verb that means to yield or surrender, which does not relate to the action of jumping in response to danger.
dispatch: 'Dispatch' is a verb meaning to send off, which does not apply to the context of reacting to danger.
more: 'More' is an adjective that indicates a greater quantity, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
forged: 'Forged' is a verb that means to create or develop, which does not relate to the action of jumping in response to danger.
relate: 'Relate' is a verb that means to show a connection, which does not apply to the context of jumping.
Correct answer: submit
Explanation: The word 'submit' is a verb that means to yield or surrender, which fits the context of zebras not easily giving in to humans. It maintains grammatical coherence and aligns with the overall sentiment of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Submit' means to yield to a superior force or authority, which in this context refers to zebras' behavior towards humans.
Wrong options:
converged: 'Converged' is a verb that means to come together, which does not fit the context of yielding or surrendering.
dispatch: 'Dispatch' is a verb meaning to send off, which does not apply to the context of zebras' behavior towards humans.
leap: 'Leap' is a verb that means to jump, which does not relate to the action of yielding or surrendering.
more: 'More' is an adjective that indicates a greater quantity, which does not fit as it does not describe an action of yielding.
forged: 'Forged' is a verb that means to create or develop, which does not relate to the action of yielding.
relate: 'Relate' is a verb that means to show a connection, which does not apply to the context of surrendering.

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