Understanding Vocabulary and Expressions

What does "arguably" mean?

• Definitely true

• Cannot be debated

• Possibly true / Can be debated

• Absolutely false

What is a "surrogate"?

• A type of wild animal

• A substitute or replacement

• A rare object

• A permanent owner

What does "disposition" refer to?

• A person's or animal's natural behavior or personality

• A specific place or location

• A temporary feeling

• A strict rule

Animals that have a "flocking instinct" tend to...

• Stay alone

• Live in groups

• Run away from others

• Avoid their kind

What does "offspring in captivity" mean?

• Animals that are born in the wild

• Animals that are born in enclosures or controlled environments

• Animals that escape from zoos

• Animals that migrate

"Vermin" are...

• Friendly pets

• Useful farm animals

• Pests or unwanted animals

• Large predators

The word "canines" refers to...

• Cats

• Dogs or dog-like animals

• Birds

• Reptiles

"Rarely do wild animals approach people" means...

• Wild animals almost never come close to humans

• Wild animals always live near humans

• Wild animals like human company

• Wild animals are usually friendly

"Self-domestication" means...

• Training animals through force

• Animals taming themselves or becoming friendly to humans naturally

• Keeping animals locked up

• Making animals more aggressive

What does "refuse" mean?

• Garbage or leftover waste

• A special type of animal food

• A place for pets

• A new type of shelter