19)The school of fish, hiding among the jagged coral, __________ by the hammerhead shark, despite the gloomy camouflage of the surroundings. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?SECAGREN-019were easily seenseenare easily seenwas easily seen

4)An ocean mammal, such as the blue whale, _________ than mammals that live on land. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?SECAGREN-004behaves quite differentlybehave quite differentlybehaves quite differenthas behaviors quite differently

In order to prevent nonnative fish species frommoving freely between the Mediterranean and RedSeas, marine biologist Bella Galil has proposed that asaline lock system be installed along the Suez Canalin Egypt’s Great Bitter Lakes. The lock wouldincrease the salinity of the lakes and _______ anatural barrier of water most marine creatures wouldbe unable to cross.Which choice completes the text so that it conformsto the conventions of Standard English?A) createsB) createC) creatingD) created26Despite being cheap, versatile, and easy to produce,_______ they are made from nonrenewablepetroleum, and most do not biodegrade in landfills.Which choice completes the text so that it conformsto the conventions of Standard English?A) there are two problems associated withcommercial plastics:B) two problems are associated with commercialplastics:C) commercial plastics’ two associated problems arethatD) commercial plastics have two associatedproblems:27Stomata, tiny pore structures in a leaf that absorbgases needed for plant growth, open when guard cellssurrounding each pore swell with water. In a pivotal2007 article, plant cell _______ showed that lipidmolecules called phosphatidylinositol phosphates areresponsible for signaling guard cells to open stomata.Which choice completes the text so that it conformsto the conventions of Standard English?A) biologist, Yuree LeeB) biologist Yuree Lee,C) biologist Yuree LeeD) biologist, Yuree Lee,28Small, flat structures called spatulae are found at thetips of the hairs on a spider’s leg. These spatulaetemporarily bond with the atoms of whatever theytouch. _______ spiders are able to cling to and climbalmost any surface.Which choice completes the text with the mostlogical transition?A) For instance,B) However,C) Similarly,D) As a result,...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Unauthorized copying or reuse of any part of this page is illegal. CO NTI N U E2629

22)Today I saw two calico cats, a monarch butterfly, and three fluffy dogs on the way to work, but __________ my favorite animals of the morning. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?SECAGREN-047they wereit wasthe eagle I saw wasthe turtles I saw were

18)Since news of the bankruptcy came suddenly,_________________ . Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?SECAGREN-018the entire company are clearing out their desks immediatelyeveryone in the company are clearing out their deskseveryone in the company is clearing out his or her deskthe entire company is clearing out their desk

Deep within the vast expanse of the ocean, coral reefs flourish, forming intricate ecosystems that harbor a myriad of life forms. Coral polyps, the remarkable organisms responsible for building these majestic structures, secrete calcium carbonate to fashion protective exoskeletons for ______22 Mark For Review22Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?A) it.B) itself.C) themselves.D) them.