2b. Daily Article Answers- Orangutans Use Slang - UKS2 (9-11).pdf

1、Answers1.How many orangutans did the team study?702.In the phrase In the larger,chattier groups what is meant by the word chattier?Accept any reasonable answer which suggests that chattier means to talk more,e.g.I think chattier means that the orangutans are communicating a lot.3.Tick to show whethe

2、r the statement is true or false according to the article.TrueFalseGorillas are apesOrangutans all live in large groups.Orangutans make a kiss-squeak alarm call.Monkeys are a type of ape.4.What is the difference between how long different groups of orangutans use new calls?Accept any answer which su

3、ggests that larger groups pick up words quickly but drop them quickly;however,small groups pick up new words and use them for longer.5.How do you think scientists felt when they discovered that orangutans communicate in this way?Explain your answer.Accept any reasonable answer with an explanation,e.

4、g.I think scientists will have been very excited because they found clues about how early humans might have communicated.6.Summarise the key information in the article in 15 words or fewer.Accept any reasonable answer which summarises the article in 15 words or fewer,e.g.A team has discovered that orangutans use novelty sounds like slang.Orangutans Use Slang visit