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The field research team mounted motion-activated cameras to observe arboreal animals, such as tree squirrels, koalas, and spider monkeys. In the sentence above, what is the meaning of the underlined word arboreal?

  1. A
    docking near coastal ports and harbors
  2. B
    dwelling entirely underground in burrows
  3. living or spending time in treesAnswer
  4. D
    producing or bearing sweet fruit

Answer

living or spending time in trees
The sentence provides direct example clues introduced by the transition 'such as'. The specific examples provided—tree squirrels, koalas, and spider monkeys—are all animals that reside in trees, confirming that 'arboreal' means living or spending time in trees.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal words introducing the context clue.
The phrase 'such as' signals that specific examples will follow to illustrate the target term.
Example clues use signal phrases to provide concrete instances of an unfamiliar word.
2
Analyze the listed examples in the sentence.
The sentence lists 'tree squirrels, koalas, and spider monkeys', all of which are known for living high up in trees.
Synthesizing the shared characteristic of the examples reveals the contextual definition.
3
Select the option that matches the synthesized meaning.
The definition 'living or spending time in trees' directly matches the habitat of the animals listed.
The correct option must reflect the common trait shared by the illustrative examples.

Key Concept

Using illustrative examples introduced by signal words such as 'such as' to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word in context.
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