Question

1. read the following sentence from the passage. \this talented impersonator can identify specific predators and, in an instant, contort its body shape, change color, and transform from a delicious octopus into that predators most feared enemy, bluffing long enough for it to make a speedy getaway.\ in this sentence, what does the word impersonator most closely mean? a. someone who does comedy routines b. someone who has a lot of friends c. something that is a dangerous predator d. something that pretends to be something else 7. choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. some tree - hoppers are good at scaring off predators, ______ the kind that disguises itself as an ant with zombie fungus. a. especially b. however c. before d. as a result 8. how does a mimic octopus decide what animal to mimic? click here to answer 9. what is the main goal of tree - hoppers different forms of mimicry? click here to answer 10. what are some different ways that animals use mimicry to keep themselves safe? provide examples from the text. click here to answer

Explanation:

• Para la pregunta 6, la palabra "impersonator" significa alguien o algo que pretende ser algo o alguien más. En el contexto del texto, se refiere a algo que imita a otros seres para evitar ser atrapado por depredadores.
• Para la pregunta 7, la conjunción adecuada es "especially" ya que se está enfatizando un tipo particular de saltamontes que es bueno para asustar a depredadores al imitar a una hormiga con un hongo zombi.

Answer:

1. D. something that pretends to be something else
2. A. especially