Question

read the paragraph, then choose the word that best completes the sentence. a ship called odyssey is on a mission. it is studying whales in oceans around the world. the scientists on the ship want to see whether the chemicals we use have hurt the whales. the ship has been traveling around the world for nearly four years. its crew is studying sperm whales. sperm whales live in many bodies of water. looking at the sperm whales lets scientists check on all of the oceans. the whales are being _. a praised b disturbed c examined d supported

Explanation:

The context shows that scientists on the ship are checking on sperm - whales and the oceans. "Examined" means to look at something carefully in order to find out about it, which fits the situation of scientists studying the whales and oceans. "Praised" means to express approval, "disturbed" means to interrupt or trouble, and "supported" means to give help or hold up. None of these other words fit the context as well as "examined".

Answer:

B. examined