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Incompatible comes from the word compatible which means that two things go well together. Incompatible means that things do NOT go well together.For example:

My computer does not support this new computer program: It is incompatible with my laptop.

This square shape is incompatible with the round hole.


	disagree with each other
	exist in harmony with each other
	two things or people conflicting with each other
	cannot work together

Which answers are closest in meaning to incompatible? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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	disagree with each other
	cannot work together
	two things or people conflicting with each other
	exist in harmony with each other

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The examples below illustrate the meaning of incompatible.


	a lion and a lamb
	a man and his dog
	a cat and a mouse
	a dog and a cat

Which answers are examples of things that are usually incompatible? Choose the 3 correct answers.

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	a man and his dog
	a cat and a mouse
	a lion and a lamb
	a dog and a cat

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	are not happy together.
	argue a lot because they are very different from each other.
	enjoy being together.
	don't like to do the same things.

Which descriptions below best explain the meaning of incompatible? Choose the 3 correct answers.

A husband and wife who are incompatible...

Response:

	are not happy together.
	enjoy being together.
	don't like to do the same things.
	argue a lot because they are very different from each other.

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Read this paragraph and answer the question below.


	The disappearance of natural resources.
	The fact that the world's population is growing.
	The ability of future generations to survive.

Different People, Different Views

There are different views regarding the growth of the world's population. Paul Ehrlich argued that population growth must be controlled to prevent natural resources such as clean air and water, forests and oil from being used up. This would cause hunger and poverty for future generations. Ehrlich's solution was to suggest that people should have fewer children.

Julian Simon, in contrast, argued that a growing population is good for the world. He was sure that an increase in population would also increase human talent, which would find a solution to the problem of limited food and energy. He was not worried about the disappearance of natural resources.

On which points are Simon’s and Ehrlich’s views incompatible? Choose 2 correct answers.

Response:

	The fact that the world's population is growing.
	The disappearance of natural resources.
	The ability of future generations to survive.