Directions: In the following passage there are some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The honeybee is a very unusual kind of insect. __(1)__ other insects which live alone, the honeybee lives as a/an ___(2)___ of a community. These bees live together in what is known as a bee ___(3)____ The head of the bees is called the queen bee. She is ___(4)___ than the rest of the bees. Her main task is to ____(5)___ eggs.
together in what is known as a bee ___(3)____ The head of the bees is called the
colony
Understanding the Honeybee Community and Habitat
The passage describes the unique social life of the honeybee, contrasting it with solitary insects. It highlights that honeybees live together as a community in a specific structure or group.
The sentence in question is: "These bees live together in what is known as a bee ___(3)____"
We need to select the most appropriate word from the given options to fill in blank (3).
Analyzing the Options for Blank (3)
Let's look at the provided options:
- house
- home
- army
- colony
Now, let's consider which word best fits the context of where a large group of bees lives together as a community.
- House: This word typically refers to a building where humans live. It is not the standard term for a bee dwelling or community.
- Home: This is a general term for a place where someone or something lives. While a bee community lives somewhere, 'home' isn't the specific biological term for their collective living arrangement.
- Army: An 'army' is a large organized group of soldiers. This word is completely inappropriate when referring to a group of insects like bees.
- Colony: In biology, a 'colony' refers to a group of the same type of animal or plant living together. This is the correct and scientific term for a large, organized group of social insects like bees, ants, or termites living together. A bee colony consists of a queen, workers, and drones living in a hive.
Based on the biological definition and common usage when referring to bees living together as a community, the word "colony" is the most suitable fit for the blank space.
Explaining the Correct Term: Bee Colony
A bee colony is a highly organized social unit. It typically lives in a structure called a hive, which can be natural (like a hollow tree) or man-made. The colony functions together for survival, reproduction, and collecting food. The term 'colony' accurately describes this collective living arrangement of honeybees.
Conclusion
Considering the meaning of each option and the context of the passage describing honeybees living together as a community, 'colony' is the correct word to complete the sentence.
The completed sentence is: "These bees live together in what is known as a bee colony."
| Blank Number | Sentence Context | Options | Best Fit | Reasoning |
| (3) | ...live together in what is known as a bee ____ | house, home, army, colony | colony | 'Colony' is the biological term for a community of bees. |
Revision Table: Key Honeybee Terms
| Term | Definition in Bee Context |
| Honeybee | A type of social insect known for producing honey and living in large communities. |
| Community | A group of organisms living together in the same place and having a particular characteristic in common (here, social structure). |
| Colony | A group of bees, consisting typically of one queen, many workers, and drones, living together as a social unit. |
| Hive | The physical structure where a bee colony lives (can be natural or artificial). |
| Queen Bee | The single reproductive female in a bee colony. |
Additional Information on Honeybee Colonies
Honeybee colonies are complex societies. The queen bee is crucial because she lays all the eggs, ensuring the colony's population grows. Worker bees are female bees that perform most of the tasks necessary for the colony's survival, such as collecting nectar and pollen, building honeycomb, caring for the young, and defending the hive. Drone bees are male bees whose primary role is to mate with a new queen.
The structure where a bee colony lives is called a hive. Hives are made up of honeycomb, which is used to store honey and pollen and to raise young bees (larvae).
Understanding terms like 'colony' is important when studying social insects and their habitats.
Similar Questions
The honeybee is a very unusual kind of insect. ___(1)___ other insects which live
alone, the honeybee lives as a/an ___(2)____ of a community. These bees live
queen bee. She is ___(4)____ than the rest of the bees. Her main task
is to ___(5)___ eggs.
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