Analyze the sentences extracted from the article, then choose the alternative that best explains the underlined elements, respectively.
i. […] that’s how we’re going to meet those targets. (line 12) ii. These are chiefly focused on scientific, policymaking and political capacity […] (line 35)

Read the two extracts from the article. And analyze the statements regarding True (T) or False (F).
The Edinburgh declaration, which will now be opened to signatories worldwide, says its supporters are “deeply concerned about the significant implications that the loss of biodiversity and climate change has on our livelihood and communities. (lines 25, 26, 27)
“Indeed, the Covid-19 global pandemic has reminded us how important it is to live in harmony with nature.” (lines 29, 30)
i. the use of “its” in “say its supporters” is the same use of “it is” in “how important it is”; ii. “its” in “say its supporters” refers to supporters of the Edinburgh declaration; iii. in “our livelihood”, “our” is an object pronoun; iv. in “has reminded us”, “us” is an object pronoun;

Observe the underlined elements in the sentence: ““What we need to do is work with local communities, local governments and local communities – that’s how we’re going to meet those targets.” (lines 11, 12) and choose the best alternative that describes them:

Analyze the items below and choose the appropriate alternative:
i. Scotland’s conservation agency ii. that’s how iii. we’re

Select the option that shows words that follow the same rules for plural as: “approach”, “community” and “government”.

Which verb tense is seen in the excerpt?

Analyze the following sentences regarding the verb tenses and direct or reported speech. Choose the alternative that best describes them and in the correct order:
i. None of them were, leaving global biodiversity in a parlous state, the statement says. (line 4) ii. Thompson said Scotland was set to meet nine of the Aichi goals. (line 34)

After reading the extract, choose the best option:

Observe the following extracts and choose the statement that reflects the realities of the underlined elements.
Edinburgh declaration calls on leaders to work far more closely with communities (subtitle) principal science adviser at NatureScot, (lines 9, 10)

i. we could replace “on” by “to” without losing the meaning

ii. we could replace “at” by “in” without losing the meaning

iii. “at” means he works or consults for this place

The underlined elements are: