Read: "Scientists have discovered that bees can recognise human faces, a surprising finding given the size of their brains." What does 'surprising' suggest about the finding?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. It was unexpected.
- Step 1: Surprising means unexpected. Answer: It was unexpected. Why not the others: It was well known., It was disappointing. and It was predicted. don't fit.
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