Question

read the passage. then answer the question.
fossils
fossils are the remains of ancient animals, insects, and plants that have been preserved in rock. these ancient living things existed long ago, even before recorded history.
scientists are very careful when they excavate fossils. when they clear away the dirt and remove the fossil, they make sure the fossil is not damaged. the largest fossil ever pulled out of the ground weighed more than 1,000 pounds!
choose a word that has the same meaning and a word that has the opposite meaning of the word existed as used in the passage.
same
opposite

Explanation:

The word "existed" means to have lived or been present. "Lived" has the same meaning. "Died" means to stop living, which is the opposite of "existed".

Answer:

Same: lived; Opposite: died