Question

Part A
Why did the author use the term "Frankenstein dino" to describe the new find? Using reasons, explain whether this is an
accurate description.

Answer 1

Answer:

The fossil of the dinosaur looked like it was a combination of two different types of extinct organisms: the meat-eating Tyrannosaurus rex and the Brontosaurus, which was an herbivore. Frankenstein was the name of a monster in a popular story about a scientist who built a monster in a lab. However, this species of dinosaurs evolved naturally. So, calling this species “Frankenstein” wouldn’t be completely accurate.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The fossil of the dinosaur looked like it was a combination of two different types of extinct organisms Tyrannosaurus rex and the Brontosaurus. Frankenstein was the name of a monster in a popular story about a scientist who built a monster in a lab. However, this species of dinosaurs evolved naturally. Calling this species “Frankenstein” isn't very  accurate.

Explanation:

I reworded it a little bit