Question

did iguanas hitch a ride to fiji?
news: science scene
what green, long - tailed, tree - loving lizard has befuddled scientists for centuries? its the fijian iguana. like other iguanas, fijian iguanas are reptiles—cold - blooded animals that lay eggs and are good at adapting to their environments. iguanas can live in deserts, rocky regions, coastal areas, and tropical rainforests. however, fijian iguanas are unique in that they live nearly 5,000 miles (8,046 kilometers) away from
many iguanas spend a lot of time in trees, which might explain how they got to fiji millions of years ago.
question 7
which is the closest antonym for the word inadvertently, as it is used in the article?
a. admirably
b. consciously
c. ceremonially
d. accurately

Explanation:

To find the antonym of "inadvertently", we first understand its meaning: "inadvertently" means doing something without intention or accidentally. Now we analyze the options:

• Option A: "admirably" means in a way that is worthy of admiration. It has no relation to the antonym of "inadvertently".
• Option B: "consciously" means doing something with intention or awareness. This is the opposite of doing something inadvertently (without intention).
• Option C: "ceremonially" relates to ceremonies or formal events. It is not related to the antonym of "inadvertently".
• Option D: "accurately" means doing something correctly or precisely. It is not related to the antonym of "inadvertently".

So the closest antonym for "inadvertently" is "consciously".

Answer:

B. consciously