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ACTIVITY 14 Editing an Essay: Review of Grammar Twelve of the sixteen words in parentheses contain an error involving one of the grammar topics featured in this unit. If the word or phrase is correct, write C. If it is incorrect, fill in the blank with a correction. 1 Essay 12 Two Extremely Dangerous Reptiles 1 a reptile: a coid- blooded animal that lays eggs to differentiate: to recognize the difference between two or more things an attribute: a good quality or feature randomly: without any special reason or guidance to distinguish: to recognize the difference between two similar things analogous: alike; comparable to tend to be: are usually Crocodiles and alligators are large reptiles that most people cannot easily differentiate. In fact, these two animals are so similar in appearance, attributes, and other characteristics that most people randomly use one name for the other. Despite these similarities, there are several very i importanter). differences between crocodiles and alligators that allow people to distinguish one from the other. Because most humans never get 2 (more close) enough to these animals to examine them carefully, people assume these creatures are physically analogous. To start with, alligators and crocodiles differ in color. Alligators are blackish gray, while crocodiles tend to be greenish brown. In addition, the heads of alligators and crocadiles are 3 (different) . Alligators have a much 4: (more wide) snout that is shaped like a U; crocodiles, in contrast, have a 5 (more long) and 6 (more narrow) snout that resembles the letter V. Finally, crocodiles and alligators differ in how their teeth are arranged. 2 1 a snout: the nose of an animal to resemble: to look like another person visible: able to be seen substantial: quite a lot; a good amount of 3 a zoologist: a scientist who studies animals 4 to coexist: to live together demeanor: behavior When alligators close their mouths, their teeth are not visible. In sharp contrast, when crocodiles close their mouths, their lower teeth are clearly visible. These three external differences are 7 (substantial) yet few people are aware of them. Another difference between these two reptiles is that they live in very different areas of the globe. Crocodiles are generally found in tropical areas of Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America. Alligators, on the other hand, have a much 8 (limited) habitat, as they are primarily found in the southeastern United States and in China. In particular, the Everglades National Park in southern Florida in the United States is especially interesting to zoologists because it is one of the only places where both alligators and crocodiles coexist. Finally, these reptiles differ in their general demeanor toward other animals in their territory, especially in regard to their reactions to nearby wildlife-and humans. While both of them can kill a much 9 (more large). animal, crocodiles seem to be much 10 (more aggressive) 11 (that) alligators. For example, if another animal splashes in the water near a crocodile, the crocodile will almost immediately attack the animal. Because alligators inhabit a 12 (smaller) area of the planet 13 (fror crocodiles, there are far fewer human deaths due to alligators. In contrast, crocodiles, particularly the Nile crocodile, may be responsible for hundreds of human deaths each year. However, it is difficult to verify an exact count because many of these deaths happen in very remote areas (Woods, 1983). At first glance, alligators and crocodiles certainly look similar in shape, but a 14 (carefuller) examination of their characteristics proves that these animals are not as similar 15 (than) to splash: to cause water to spread or move to inhabit: to live in an area to verify: to check for accuracy remote: an area with very few people and very little activity 5 key: importa most people believe. Key differences between these two creatures include physical characteristics, habitat, and 16 (their demeanor is different) Because very few humans ever get to know these differences, it is likely that people will continue to confuse alligators and crocodiles, unless they consult their encyclopedias. Reference Wood, G. (1983). The guinness book of animal facts and feats. London: Sterling
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