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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Best option?

Hi,

Cats may have beaten dogs on the Internet but felines have been a _____ breed in genetics labs compared with their canine counterparts.

A) mixed
B) inter
C) rare
D) cross
E) half

Weird question. There is only one correct answer but I think all of them are OK in this context. I need a short explanation.

Thank you.
  

Top answer

None of the choices makes sense to me.

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None of the choices makes sense to me.
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Offical answer key says C is correct but I don't understand why...

Thanks anyway Emotion: smile
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Anonymousfelines have been a ___ breed in genetics labs
rare

Dogs are used in genetics studies far more often than cats are. (This contrasts with the 'fact' that there are far more pictures of cute and lovable cats than cute and lovable dogs on the internet.)

Having read a little on the current state of genetics research might have he
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CalifJimHaving read a little on the current state of genetics research might have helped you answer this one.
True, but it's a bit unreasonable to expect that sort of prior reading on a test question such as that one.
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fivejedjonTrue, but it's a bit unreasonable
I take your point, but I'm on the fence on this one. I've seen a lot of test items that seem to be looking for a student who shows that he has read a variety of topics in English, someone who is beyond "See Jane. See Jane run."

CJ
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OK, but I, a native speaker, have read a fair bit in my many years on this earth, and I didn't know the answer. Perhaps my brain is shrinking as senility approaches.
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Thanks for your comments CalifJim and fivejedjon. You are all great teachers. Emotion: smile
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