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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #31542 Teen Writing
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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.
Teens  write  for  a  variety  of  reasons—as  part  of  a  school  assignment,  to    a  good  grade,  to  stay  in  touch  with  friends,  to  share  their  artistic  creations  with  others  or  simply  to  put  their  thoughts  to  paper  (whether  virtual  or  otherwise).  In  our  focus  groups,  teens  said  they  are  motivated  to  write  when  they  can    topics  that  are  relevant  to  their  lives  and  interests,  and  report  greater  enjoyment  of  school  writing  when  they  have  the  opportunity  to  write  creatively.  Having  teachers  or  other  adults  who  challenge  them,    them  with  interesting  curricula  and  give  them  detailed  feedback  also  serves  as  a  motivator  for  teens.  Teenagers  also    their  writings  for  adults  who  can  understand  them.

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Correct answer: get

Explanation: The verb 'get' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of obtaining a good grade, which aligns with the context of motivation for writing. It is in the infinitive form, matching the structure of 'to + verb' used in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Get' means to obtain or receive something, in this case, a good grade for their writing efforts.

Wrong options:

  • take: The verb 'take' implies receiving something but is more commonly used in contexts like taking a test or taking a break, which does not fit the context of obtaining a grade directly.
  • give: The verb 'give' suggests providing something to someone else, which does not align with the intention of students aiming to receive a grade for their work.
  • held: The word 'held' is the past tense of 'hold' and does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not convey the action of obtaining a grade.
Correct answer: select

Explanation: The verb 'select' is appropriate here as it indicates the action of choosing topics, which is the focus of the sentence. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it aligns with the teens' motivation to write about relevant subjects.

Meaning: 'Select' means to choose or pick out from a group, in this case, topics that are meaningful to the teens.

Wrong options:

  • show: The verb 'show' implies displaying something, which does not fit the context of choosing topics for writing.
  • handle: The verb 'handle' suggests managing or dealing with something, which does not align with the act of choosing topics for writing.
  • subscribe: The verb 'subscribe' typically means to sign up for something, which does not fit the context of selecting topics for writing.
Correct answer: present

Explanation: The verb 'present' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the action of providing interesting curricula to the teens. It aligns with the structure of the sentence and the idea of offering something to motivate them.

Meaning: 'Present' means to offer or provide something formally, in this case, interesting curricula that engage the students.

Wrong options:

  • shower: The verb 'shower' does not fit contextually as it implies overwhelming someone with something, which is not the intended meaning here.
  • exempt: The verb 'exempt' means to free someone from an obligation, which does not align with the context of providing curricula to motivate students.
  • fill: The verb 'fill' suggests completing something, which does not fit the context of presenting curricula to students.
Correct answer: compose

Explanation: The verb 'compose' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the action of creating written works. It aligns with the subject of teenagers writing for adults who can understand them.

Meaning: 'Compose' means to create or write something, particularly in a structured form, such as essays or stories.

Wrong options:

  • recite: The verb 'recite' implies repeating something from memory, which does not fit the context of writing original works for adults.
  • show: The verb 'show' suggests displaying something rather than creating it, which does not align with the act of writing.
  • serve: The verb 'serve' typically means to provide or assist, which does not fit the context of creating written works.

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