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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #31577 Renewable energy
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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.
Recently,  due  to  concerns  over  pollution  and  the  possibility  that  some  sources  of  fuel  might  eventually  run  out  or  become    to  obtain,  there  has  been  much  greater  support  for  renewable  sources  of  power,  such  as  wind  or  solar  energy.  Renewable  energy  sources    25  per  cent  of  the  electricity  we  use.  Unlike    fuels,  they  tend  not  to  produce  any  waste  or  significantly  add  to  global  warming  by  producing  gases.

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Correct answer: uneconomic

Explanation: The term 'uneconomic' fits grammatically as it describes the state of being not profitable or not worth the cost, which aligns with the context of fuel sources potentially becoming too expensive to obtain. This word is an adjective that modifies the implied subject of fuel sources, making it contextually appropriate.

Meaning: 'Uneconomic' means that something is not financially viable or profitable, indicating that obtaining certain fuel sources may not be worth the expense.

Wrong options:

  • envisaged: 'Envisaged' means to imagine or foresee something, which does not fit the context of describing the economic viability of fuel sources.
  • reluctant: 'Reluctant' describes a feeling of unwillingness, which does not apply to the context of fuel sources becoming difficult to obtain.
  • greater: 'Greater' is a comparative adjective that does not logically fit in this context, as it does not describe the economic aspect of fuel sources.
Correct answer: provide

Explanation: The verb 'provide' is grammatically correct as it indicates the action of supplying or making available, which is contextually relevant to renewable energy sources supplying electricity. It fits the sentence structure perfectly as it follows the subject 'renewable energy sources'.

Meaning: 'Provide' means to supply or make available, indicating that renewable energy sources are sources of electricity.

Wrong options:

  • retrode: 'Retrode' is not a standard English word and does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
  • rode: 'Rode' is the past tense of 'ride' and does not make sense in the context of energy sources supplying electricity.
  • divide: 'Divide' means to separate into parts, which does not fit the context of energy sources supplying electricity.
Correct answer: fossil

Explanation: The word 'fossil' is an adjective that correctly describes 'fuels', referring to fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. This fits grammatically and contextually as it contrasts with renewable energy sources, highlighting their environmental benefits.

Meaning: 'Fossil' refers to fossil fuels, which are energy sources derived from ancient organic matter, known for their environmental impact.

Wrong options:

  • real: 'Real' does not specifically describe a type of fuel and is too vague for this context.
  • raw: 'Raw' typically refers to something in its natural state and does not accurately describe fossil fuels in this context.
  • royal: 'Royal' pertains to monarchy and does not relate to fuel types, making it irrelevant in this context.

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