Language for Making Comparisons

Elephants ________________ gelada baboons because in both species the females lead the families.

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Gender affects the behavior of chimps in the zoo. _______________, it affects chimps behavior in the wild.

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According to the book The Ape in the Corner Office, ____________ humans and primates benefit from cooperation.

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Young boys enjoy active play. ____________, young male chimps play by climbing, jumping, and chasing others.

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_____________ humans, primates understand social status.

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There are people who are good at resolving conflicts. _________________, there are people who are good at creating them.

• Both

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Families can be as small as a parent and a child. ____________, extended families can be quite large.

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______________ animals in a zoo, animals in the wild are free.

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Some people try to keep harmony in an office, _____________ others use aggression to get what they want.

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Some cultures have strict social hierarchies, _____________ others are more relaxed.

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