Chimpanzees are one of the most fascinating and intelligent species on the planet. They are part of the great ape family, along with gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos. They are highly social and complex. One scientist, Frans de Waal, believes that chimpanzees have an innate sense of fairness similar to that of humans. It may be that being born with a tendency to treat other fairly improves an animal's chances of surviving within a group.

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Chimpanzees are one of the most fascinating and intelligent species on the planet. They are part of the great ape family, along with gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos. They are highly social and complex. One scientist, Frans de Waal, believes that chimpanzees have an innate sense of fairness similar to that of humans. It may be that being born with a tendency to treat other fairly improves an animal's chances of surviving within a group.

Which context clues might best help a reader understand what the word "innate" means?

(1 point)

"Fascinating" and "intelligent"

"Highly social" and "complex"

"Born with a tendency"

"Surviving within a group"

Answer 1

The phrase "born with a tendency" provides the best context clues to help the reader understand what the word "innate" means.