Question

WRITING SKILLS- COMPREHENSION
Read the passage.
The cactus is a remarkable example of how a plant, if it is to survive, must adapt to the climate and place in which it lives. Other plants have leaves which give off water in sunlight. But the cactus has prickly spines that are actually highly-modified leaves. These spines prevent the loss of water. They help to reduce water loss by restricting air flow near the cactus. They also protect the cactus in another way. Thirsty animals that roam in search of water know there is water in the cactus plant, but the spines prevent them from taking a bite! All cacti are not like the tall, green and prickly clumps seen in films or cartoons. They are usually much smaller and come in a variety of colours and shapes. They can be found in very dry areas, even in the Atacama Desert— one of the driest places on Earth. Their extensive but shallow root systems allow them to soak up all the water that may come their way during a rain storm. Their clever stems allow them to store this water for extended periods of time. Did you know a fully grown saguaro cactus can soak up and store up to 200 gallons of water during a good downpour? That is why seasoned desert travellers open up a cactus for life-saving fluids in an emergency.
Answer the following questions:
a. How is the cactus different from other plants?
b. Why is the cactus most suitable for deserts?
c. How does the cactus keep away thirsty animals?
d. How is the cactus different from our general perception about this plant?
e. How does its root system help the cactus plant?
f. How does the stem of the cactus help the plant?
g. What quality of the saguaro cactus makes it different from other plants?
h. Why would thirsty travellers look for cacti during their journeys across deserts?
i. Which word in the passage means the same as ‘controlling/not allowing’?

Answer 1

Answer:

which word in the passage means the same as controlling/not allowing?