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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #31537 Job of Doctor
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
In  the  fast-changing  world  of  modern  healthcare,  the  job    a  doctor  is  more  and  more  like  the  job  of  a  chief  executive.  The  people  who  run  hospitals  and  physicians'  practices  don't  just  need  to  know  .  They  must  also  be    to  balance  budgets,  motivate  a  large  and  diverse    and  make  difficult  marketing  and  legal  decisions.

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Correct answer: of

Explanation: The preposition 'of' correctly indicates possession or association, linking the job to the doctor, which is grammatically and contextually appropriate in this sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Of' is used to show belonging or connection, indicating that the job pertains to the doctor.

Wrong options:

  • on: The preposition 'on' suggests a surface or topic, which does not fit the context of describing a job's association.
  • and: The conjunction 'and' connects two items but does not indicate possession, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • a: The article 'a' does not fit as it does not convey the relationship between the job and the doctor.
Correct answer: medicine

Explanation: The noun 'medicine' fits grammatically as it is the subject of what the people need to know, aligning with the context of healthcare professionals' knowledge requirements.

Meaning: 'Medicine' refers to the science or practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing illness, which is essential knowledge for doctors.

Wrong options:

  • work: The noun 'work' is too vague and does not specifically relate to the medical field, making it contextually inappropriate.
  • bringing: The gerund 'bringing' does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a noun that can be known, thus lacking relevance in this context.
  • balance: The noun 'balance' does not pertain to the knowledge required for doctors, making it an incorrect choice.
Correct answer: able

Explanation: The adjective 'able' correctly describes the capability of the people running hospitals, fitting grammatically and contextually as it indicates their ability to perform tasks.

Meaning: 'Able' means having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something, which is essential for the responsibilities mentioned.

Wrong options:

  • capable: While 'capable' is similar, it does not fit as well in this context, as 'able' is more commonly used in this construction.
  • ready: The adjective 'ready' implies preparedness but does not convey the same meaning of capability as 'able' does in this context.
  • agreeable: The adjective 'agreeable' suggests a willingness to accept, which does not relate to the ability to perform tasks, making it contextually irrelevant.
Correct answer: staff

Explanation: The noun 'staff' appropriately refers to the group of people working in a hospital or practice, fitting grammatically and contextually as it denotes the workforce involved.

Meaning: 'Staff' refers to the employees or personnel of an organization, which is relevant in the context of managing a healthcare facility.

Wrong options:

  • people: The noun 'people' is too broad and does not specifically refer to the workforce in a professional setting, making it less precise.
  • folks: The term 'folks' is informal and does not match the formal tone of the text, making it inappropriate in this context.
  • friends: The noun 'friends' implies a personal relationship rather than a professional one, which does not fit the context of a workplace.

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