Elephants never forget

[Zbyněk]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #173 "Elephants: Vocabulary Practice (2)", question 8

Elephants exhibit several ......... that are similar to human actions. For example, elephants are able to show compassion, create art, and experience grief.

(a) war maneuvers
(b) measurements
(c) behaviors
(d) sciences

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #173 "Elephants: Vocabulary Practice (2)", answer 8

Elephants exhibit several behaviors that are similar to human actions. For example, elephants are able to show compassion, create art, and experience grief.

Correct answer: (c) behaviors

Your answer was: correct
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Please, tell me. Is there any difference between sympathy and compassion. And my second question. What is 'experience grief'. Is this nostalgia for?

Zbyněk

[Mister Micawber]

Sympathy is more an intellectual activity; compassion comes entirely from the heart.
'Experience grief' = grieve, be sorrowful
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