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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #31580 Musical Experiences
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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.
The  general  perception  is  that  children  are  surrounded  by  a  variety  of  musical  experiences.  There  are  often  fewer  and  fewer  opportunities  for  children  to  actively  engage  in  music,  making  themselves.  They  are    with  music  emitting  from  a    of  electronic  devices,  toys,  and  computers  offering  a  limitless  number  of  musical  selections.  However,  much  of  the  music  in  children’s  lives  are  “unchosen,”  in  other  words,  they  are    recipients  in  much  of  the  music  in  their  lives,  and  not  actively  engaged  in  its  selection.  They  experience  background  music  in  computer  games,  cartoons,  TV  shows,  films,  on  iPads,  radios,  and  ringtones.  They  listen  to  music  choices  of  their  parents  or  siblings,  and  even  the  schools  they  attend  often  play  music  before  the  school  day  begins  or  in  classrooms    students  are  working.  Studies  are  being  conducted  on  the  effects  of  the  ubiquitous  pre-recorded  music  they  encounter  and  whether  or  not  it  [is  intruding]  on  their  desire  to  make  their  own  music  or  interact  with  each  other  on  the  playground.

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Correct answer: inundated

Explanation: The word 'inundated' fits grammatically as it describes children being overwhelmed or flooded with music, which aligns with the context of them being surrounded by various musical experiences. It also matches the tense and number of the subject 'children.'

Meaning: 'Inundated' means to be overwhelmed or flooded with something, in this case, music, suggesting that children are constantly exposed to it.

Wrong options:

  • handled: Handled implies control or management, which does not fit the context of being surrounded by music.
  • dated: Dated refers to something old or out of style, which does not convey the idea of being surrounded by music.
  • stated: Stated means to express something in words, which does not fit the context of being surrounded by music.
Correct answer: wide array

Explanation: The phrase 'wide array' is grammatically correct as it describes a large variety of electronic devices, toys, and computers. It fits contextually as it emphasizes the diversity of sources from which music is emitted.

Meaning: 'Wide array' means a large and diverse range of options, indicating that there are many different devices that produce music.

Wrong options:

  • ride way: 'Ride way' is not a standard phrase and does not convey the intended meaning of variety.
  • wide way: 'Wide way' is not commonly used in this context and does not imply variety; it suggests a physical space instead.
  • simple way: 'Simple way' implies ease or straightforwardness, which does not match the context of a diverse selection.
Correct answer: passive

Explanation: The word 'passive' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes children who are not actively choosing the music they hear, but rather receiving it without engagement. It aligns with the idea of being recipients rather than selectors.

Meaning: 'Passive' means not active or not participating, indicating that children are not involved in choosing the music they experience.

Wrong options:

  • massive: 'Massive' means very large or heavy, which does not fit the context of how children interact with music.
  • adhesive: 'Adhesive' refers to something that sticks, which is unrelated to the concept of receiving music passively.
  • super: 'Super' means excellent or very good, which does not convey the idea of being a recipient of music.
Correct answer: while

Explanation: The word 'while' is grammatically correct as it indicates that the music plays during the time students are working. It fits contextually as it connects the two actions happening simultaneously.

Meaning: 'While' means during the time that, indicating that music is played at the same time students are engaged in their work.

Wrong options:

  • when: 'When' indicates a specific time but does not convey the simultaneous nature of the actions as effectively as 'while.'
  • were: 'Were' is a past tense verb and does not fit grammatically in this context, which requires a conjunction.
  • which: 'Which' is a relative pronoun and does not serve the purpose of indicating simultaneous actions.

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