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Medium Reading and Writing · Information and Ideas · None · MCQ

The passage is about a scientist named Jane Goodall who conducted a study about chimpanzees. Goodall focused on how chimpanzees communicate with each other. She found that chimpanzees use gestures, facial expressions, and vocalizations to communicate. One of Goodall’s most famous findings was that chimpanzees have the ability to use tools. This finding was groundbreaking, as it challenged the belief that humans were the only species capable of using tools. Goodall’s work has been widely recognized for its contribution to our understanding of chimpanzees and their behavior.

What is the main idea of the passage?

A
Chimpanzees use a variety of methods to communicate with each other, including gestures, facial expressions, and vocalizations.
B
Jane Goodall was the first scientist to study chimpanzees and their behavior.
C
Chimpanzees are the only species capable of using tools.
D
Jane Goodall’s work has revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzee behavior.

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