''Pregnant Fossil May Shed Light on Animal Behavior'' Find the word in the text related to the word reproduce. based on the context and syntax, what conclusion can you draw about the word part -ive?

Answer 1

The word related to the word "reproduce" in the text is "pregnant."

Based on the context and syntax, the word part "-ive" in "pregnant" indicates that it is an adjective describing the condition of the fossil. It suggests that the fossil is currently in a state of being pregnant, further implying that it was able to reproduce before becoming a fossil.