Question

he word paleo comes from the Greek word for "ancient." What does paleontologist mean in this sentence?

The paleontologist gave a brilliant lecture.
someone who is old and rigid, like a fossil
an elderly person who rules a government
someone who studies fossils
someone who studies the writings of early leaders

Answer 1

A paleontologist is someone who studies prehistoric bones.

Answer 2

so is it A

Answer 3

I would say that it is D. i would understand the sentence to be saying that he is giving an interesting lecture maybe even on his findings as a studier of ancient bones. I hope this makes sense.

Answer 4

ok

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The word paleo comes from the Greek word for "ancient." What does paleontologist mean in this sentence?