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35. The word "alert" in line 13 is closest in meaning to

(A) allow

(B) transport

(C) ware

(D) provide

36. What is the role of pheromones in the mass migrations of ants?

(A) Pheromones are used to create a trail that directs the ants during migrations.

(B) Pheromones signal the ants that the nest has been invaded and must be

abandoned.

(C) Pheromones control the speed at which ants move from one location to another.

(D) Pheromones enable scouts to identify suitable areas for establishing a new nest.

37. The word "scurrying" in line 16 is closest in meaning to

(A) agreeing

(B) appearing

(C) competing

(D) rushing

38. The word "others" in line 21 refers to

(A) private messages

(B) species

(C) trails

(D) signals

 

39. Why does the author mention "dead insects" in line 23 ?

(A) To compare the social behaviors of ants with those of other insects

(B) To emphasize the dangers that all insects encounter

(C) To argue the superiority of ants over other insects

(D) To indicate a behavior that is common among various kinds of ants

40. Which of the following terms is defined in the passage?

(A) pheromones (line 2)

(B) colony integrity (lines 11-12)

(C) mass migrations (line 14)

(D) private messages (lines 18-19)