Question

1. read the passage.

monkeys and apes can be hard to tell apart. in general, though, apes are more like humans than monkeys are. one difference is the tail. apes dont have tails, while almost all monkeys do. theres also a big size difference between monkeys and apes. monkeys are often much smaller than ape and human adults. apes, on the other hand, can be as large as (or larger than) human adults. apes are also thought to be smarter than monkeys. for example, apes have been taught to use sign language, but monkeys have not successfully learned it.

1. how does the author structure this text?

by comparing and contrasting monkeys and apes
by describing how smart apes have the ability to sign
by explaining how having a tail can be helpful
by introducing problems monkeys and apes face in the wild

Explanation:

The text opens by noting monkeys and apes are hard to tell apart, then systematically points out differences: presence/absence of tails, size, and intelligence (sign language ability). This structure focuses on comparing and contrasting the two animals, while the other options only address single, narrow details from the passage rather than the overall structure.

Answer:

by comparing and contrasting monkeys and apes