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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #50302 Insect Concealment

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The world of species is tricky, in which it is often for insects to be exposed, and they have to themselves in order to survive. For predators, nothing is less than what appears to be a dead prey. This camouflage mechanism only effectively when the insect stays completely still, often remaining hidden the danger has passed.

appetizing works fatal thrive conceal cautious until since

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Correct answer: fatal
Explanation: The word 'fatal' fits grammatically as it describes the consequence of exposure for insects. It aligns with the context of danger in the species world, indicating that exposure can lead to death.
Meaning: 'Fatal' means causing death or capable of causing death.
Wrong options:
appetizing: 'Appetizing' describes food that looks appealing, which does not relate to the danger of exposure.
cautious: 'Cautious' is an adjective describing carefulness, which does not fit the context of danger.
conceal: 'Conceal' is a verb meaning to hide, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a state of being exposed.
thrive: 'Thrive' means to grow or develop well, which is contrary to the idea of being exposed to danger.
works: 'Works' is a verb that does not fit the context of describing the consequences of exposure.
until: 'Until' is a preposition that indicates time, which does not fit the context of describing a state of danger.
Correct answer: conceal
Explanation: The word 'conceal' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the action insects must take to protect themselves from danger.
Meaning: 'Conceal' means to hide or keep something out of sight.
Wrong options:
appetizing: 'Appetizing' does not fit as it describes food appeal, not an action for survival.
fatal: 'Fatal' describes a consequence rather than an action, making it unsuitable here.
thrive: 'Thrive' implies growth or success, which does not relate to the act of hiding for survival.
works: 'Works' is a verb that does not convey the action of hiding, making it irrelevant in this context.
until: 'Until' is a preposition indicating time, which does not fit as an action for survival.
since: 'Since' is a conjunction that indicates time or reason, which does not fit the context of an action.
Correct answer: appetizing
Explanation: The word 'appetizing' fits grammatically as it describes the quality of prey that is unappealing to predators. It aligns with the context of camouflage and survival.
Meaning: 'Appetizing' means appealing to the appetite; something that looks good to eat.
Wrong options:
fatal: 'Fatal' describes a consequence rather than a quality of prey, making it unsuitable here.
cautious: 'Cautious' describes a state of being careful, which does not relate to the appeal of prey.
conceal: 'Conceal' is a verb that does not describe a quality, making it irrelevant in this context.
thrive: 'Thrive' means to grow well, which does not relate to the appeal of prey.
works: 'Works' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a quality of prey.
until: 'Until' is a preposition indicating time, which does not fit the context of describing prey.
Correct answer: works
Explanation: The word 'works' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually, indicating that the camouflage mechanism functions effectively under certain conditions.
Meaning: 'Works' means to function or operate in a particular way.
Wrong options:
appetizing: 'Appetizing' describes food appeal, which does not relate to the effectiveness of camouflage.
fatal: 'Fatal' describes a consequence rather than a function, making it unsuitable here.
conceal: 'Conceal' is a verb that does not describe the effectiveness of a mechanism, making it irrelevant in this context.
thrive: 'Thrive' means to grow or develop well, which does not relate to the functioning of camouflage.
until: 'Until' is a preposition indicating time, which does not fit as a description of effectiveness.
since: 'Since' is a conjunction that indicates time or reason, which does not fit the context of functionality.
Correct answer: until
Explanation: The word 'until' is a preposition that fits grammatically and contextually, indicating the time frame in which the insect remains hidden from danger.
Meaning: 'Until' means up to the point in time when something happens.
Wrong options:
appetizing: 'Appetizing' describes food appeal, which does not relate to the timing of hiding.
fatal: 'Fatal' describes a consequence rather than a time frame, making it unsuitable here.
conceal: 'Conceal' is a verb that does not indicate a time frame, making it irrelevant in this context.
thrive: 'Thrive' means to grow or develop well, which does not relate to the timing of remaining hidden.
works: 'Works' is a verb that does not fit as it does not indicate a time frame for hiding.
since: 'Since' is a conjunction that indicates time or reason, which does not fit the context of indicating a time frame.

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