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Twins provide an interesting insight into the role of nature and in fostering traits such as intelligence, aggression and personality. Certainly, one would expect identical twins, raised in the same environment, to each other in personality as well as looks. Yet results show similarities to a startling degree between the characters of twins even when raised apart. For many, the issue of whether nature or nurture who we are is a thorny one. However, it is now a common belief that, although our genes increase the likelihood of certain coming to the fore, we cannot escape the influences of the environment in which we find ourselves.

identical mirror nurture increase traits defines exists whether

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Correct answer: nurture
Explanation: The word 'nurture' fits grammatically as it is a noun that complements 'nature' in the context of discussing factors that influence traits. The phrase 'nature and nurture' is a well-known expression that refers to the debate about the relative contributions of genetics and environment in shaping individuals.
Meaning: Nurture refers to the environmental influences and experiences that shape an individual's development.
Wrong options:
traits: 'Traits' is a plural noun that does not fit in this context as it does not serve as a counterpart to 'nature.'
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not grammatically fit with 'nature' in this context.
defines: 'Defines' is a verb that does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of environmental influence alongside 'nature.'
whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
identical: 'Identical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of environmental influence.
mirror: 'Mirror' is a verb that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
exists: 'Exists' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the concept of environmental influence.
Correct answer: mirror
Explanation: The verb 'mirror' fits grammatically as it describes the action of identical twins reflecting each other's personality traits. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the expectation of identical twins sharing similarities.
Meaning: To mirror means to reflect or resemble something closely.
Wrong options:
traits: 'Traits' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action.
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not fit in the context of describing how twins relate to each other.
defines: 'Defines' is a verb that does not relate to the action of twins reflecting each other.
whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
identical: 'Identical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
nurture: 'Nurture' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action in this context.
exists: 'Exists' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the action of reflecting.
Correct answer: identical
Explanation: The adjective 'identical' fits grammatically as it describes the type of twins being discussed. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which focuses on the similarities between twins raised apart.
Meaning: Identical refers to twins that are genetically the same, sharing the same genetic makeup.
Wrong options:
traits: 'Traits' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a type of twins.
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not fit in the context of describing twins.
defines: 'Defines' is a verb that does not relate to the description of twins.
whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not describe a type of twins.
nurture: 'Nurture' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a type of twins.
mirror: 'Mirror' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of twins.
exists: 'Exists' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the description of twins.
Correct answer: defines
Explanation: The verb 'defines' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of determining or establishing the nature of something. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the debate about nature versus nurture.
Meaning: Defines means to state the exact meaning or nature of something.
Wrong options:
traits: 'Traits' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action.
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not fit in the context of determining identity.
whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
identical: 'Identical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
nurture: 'Nurture' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action in this context.
mirror: 'Mirror' is a verb that does not fit as it does not relate to the action of defining.
exists: 'Exists' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the action of defining.
Correct answer: traits
Explanation: The noun 'traits' fits grammatically as it refers to characteristics or qualities that can be influenced by both nature and nurture. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the influence of genetics and environment.
Meaning: Traits refer to distinguishing characteristics or qualities of a person.
Wrong options:
increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to characteristics.
defines: 'Defines' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics.
whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics.
identical: 'Identical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics.
nurture: 'Nurture' is a noun that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics in this context.
mirror: 'Mirror' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics.

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