Question

1. one message of the passage is that _______. *

a. the largest animals are the best hunters
b. animals that look similar can actually be quite different
c. modern tigers need to be more like smilodons if they are to survive
d. the fate of animals of the past was controlled by humans

Explanation:

To determine the message of the passage (assuming it's about animal comparisons, like between smilodons and modern tigers or similar - looking animals), we analyze each option:

• Option a: There's no indication the passage claims largest animals are best hunters.
• Option b: If the passage compares animals with similar appearances (e.g., smilodon and modern big cats) and shows their differences (behavior, anatomy, survival strategies), this makes sense.
• Option c: There's no support for modern tigers needing to be like smilodons to survive.
• Option d: The passage likely doesn't focus on human control over past animals' fates.

Answer:

b. animals that look similar can actually be quite different