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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Palaeontologists are like detectives who (1) ________ the evidence that (2) ______ animals left behind. Those clues to what dinosaurs were like are found in fossils - the ancient (3) _______ of an organism, such as teeth, bone or shell - or (4) _______ of animal activity, such as (5) ________ and trackways.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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The correct answer is

examine

The correct answer is examine.

Examination/Analysis: Studying the fossil structure, composition, and context using various tools and techniques (microscopes, X-rays, chemical analysis). This is where "examine" is key. Interpretation: Drawing s about the organism's life, behavior, environment, and evolution based on the evidence examined. The evidence that palaeontologists examine provides invaluable insights into the history of life on Earth, including details about ancient animals like dinosaurs, prehistoric plants, and even microorganisms.

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