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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #1217 Darwin theory
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Darwin’s  theory  of  “natural  selection”  captured  the  attention  of  philosophers  and  scientists  all  over  the  world.  He  concluded  that  women  stopped    earlier  than  men  and  so  were  less  developed  mentally  and  less  suited  for  education.  He  said  “woman  has  a  head  almost  too  small  for  intellect,  but  just  big  enough  for  love”.  But  after  the  Great  War,  the  theory  of  Darwinism  was  rejected  and  women  in  America  were    many  social  and  political  rights.  A  large  number  of  women  started  working  in  the  offices  and  factories  throwing  off  the  shackles  of  Victorian  conventions.  Many  women’s  Rights  Movements  started,  the  famous  National  Women  Suffrage  Association  (NWSA)  led  by  Elizabeth  Candy  Stanton  argued  that  marriage  was  set  up  to    men  and  to  disempower  women.  Many  social  feminists  inspired  women  to  get  the  right  to  vote;  the  radical  feminists  contended  that  social  environment  and  not  biology  determined  roles  of  men  and  women  in  society.  In  1919,  the  American  Congress  passed  the  Nineteenth  Amendment  and  all  the  states  approved  it  in  1920.  After  a  long  struggle,  American  women  finally  won  the  right  to  vote.  Thus,  the  image  of  flapper,  an  ideal  of  youth,  beauty  and  freedom  of  action  for  women  became  popular.  From  Seattle  to  Portland,  Los  Angles  to  Kirkland,  the  economy  quickened  and  new    for  women  to  work  in  factories  and  offices  opened.

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Correct answer: evolving

Explanation: The word 'evolving' fits grammatically as it is a present participle that aligns with the tense of the sentence, indicating an ongoing process. Contextually, it refers to the development of women in comparison to men, making it relevant to the discussion of Darwin's theory.

Meaning: 'Evolving' means to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form, which in this context refers to the mental and social development of women.

Wrong options:

  • enlarging: 'Enlarging' means to make larger, which does not fit the context of mental development being discussed.
  • obtaining: 'Obtaining' means to acquire or get something, which is unrelated to the concept of development or evolution in this context.
  • halting: 'Halting' means to stop or pause, which contradicts the idea of development and does not fit the sentence.
Correct answer: conceded

Explanation: The word 'conceded' is appropriate as it indicates that women were granted or acknowledged certain rights, fitting the context of social and political changes after the Great War. It aligns with the past tense used in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Conceded' means to admit or acknowledge something, often reluctantly, which in this case refers to the recognition of women's rights.

Wrong options:

  • disputed: 'Disputed' means to argue against or challenge, which does not fit the context of women gaining rights.
  • agreed: 'Agreed' implies consensus or acceptance, which does not convey the idea of rights being granted to women.
  • refused: 'Refused' means to decline or reject, which is the opposite of what is intended in the context of women gaining rights.
Correct answer: gratify

Explanation: The word 'gratify' fits well as it means to please or satisfy, which aligns with the argument that marriage was structured to serve men's interests. This matches the tone and context of the feminist critique presented in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Gratify' means to give pleasure or satisfaction, indicating that marriage was designed to fulfill men's desires.

Wrong options:

  • annoy: 'Annoy' means to irritate or disturb, which does not fit the context of marriage serving men's interests.
  • offend: 'Offend' means to cause displeasure or resentment, which is not the intended meaning in this context.
  • disturb: 'Disturb' means to interfere with or disrupt, which does not align with the idea of marriage being a pleasing arrangement for men.
Correct answer: opportunities

Explanation: The word 'opportunities' is suitable as it refers to favorable circumstances for women to work, aligning with the context of social change and economic growth. It fits grammatically as a plural noun that matches the structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Opportunities' means favorable chances or prospects for advancement, particularly in employment, which is relevant to the context of women entering the workforce.

Wrong options:

  • schemes: 'Schemes' refers to plans or arrangements, which does not convey the idea of favorable chances for work.
  • machines: 'Machines' refers to mechanical devices, which is unrelated to the context of employment opportunities for women.
  • place: 'Place' refers to a location or position, which does not fit the context of providing chances for work.

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