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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #34220 Wealth
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David  Ricardo’s  introduction  to  economic  theory  was  by  chance.  It  is  said  that  he  discovered  Adam  Smith’s  The  Wealth  of  Nations  during  a  retreat,  in  his  late  twenties.  Reading  this  book  made  an  impact  on  him,  and,  like  many  others  in  those  times,  turned  him  into  a    follower  of  Smith’s  way  of  thinking.  Ricardo  was  a  self-taught  economist,  and  he  was  not  that  young  when  he  actually  became  one.  Be  it  as  it  may,  he  adhered  to  Smith’s  main  work,  and,  from  then  on,  at  the  same  time  he  took  care  of  his  commercial  activities,  he  dedicated  himself  to    articles  on  economics  for  the  British  press.  Many  years  later,  when  he  had    retired  from  his  profession,  his  friends  encouraged  him  to  write  a  book  in  which  he  could  formalize  his  ideas  regarding  economics.  As  a  consequence,  his  great  work,  On  the  Principles  of  Political  Economy  and  Taxation,  was  born.  Despite  this  book  is  relatively  short,  it  is  somewhat  .  Furthermore,  it  is  considered  to  contain  the  most  systematic  and  coherent  formulation  of  classical  economic  thought.  Besides  Adam  Smith  and  David  Ricardo,  this  movement    other  thinkers  such  as  Jean-Baptiste  Say,  Thomas  Robert  Malthus,  and  John  Stuart  Mill.

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Correct answer: convinced

Explanation: The word 'convinced' fits grammatically as it describes someone who has been persuaded or influenced by Smith's ideas, aligning with the context of becoming a follower. The past participle form is appropriate here, indicating a completed action in the past that has relevance to his current status as a follower.

Meaning: 'Convinced' means having been persuaded to believe in something, in this case, Smith's economic theories.

Wrong options:

  • stated: 'Stated' refers to expressing something in words, which does not convey the idea of following or being influenced by someone else's thoughts.
  • arranged: 'Arranged' implies organizing or putting things in order, which does not relate to the concept of belief or following a philosophy.
  • revived: 'Revived' suggests bringing something back to life or consciousness, which does not fit the context of becoming a follower of Smith's ideas.
Correct answer: writing

Explanation: The word 'writing' is the correct gerund form that fits the context of dedicating oneself to producing articles. It aligns with the structure of the sentence, indicating an ongoing action that he committed to alongside his commercial activities.

Meaning: 'Writing' refers to the act of composing text, in this case, articles on economics.

Wrong options:

  • learning: 'Learning' implies acquiring knowledge, which does not fit the context of actively producing articles.
  • studying: 'Studying' suggests a focus on gaining knowledge through examination, which does not align with the act of creating written works.
  • revising: 'Revising' means making changes to something already written, which does not capture the initial act of creating articles.
Correct answer: finally

Explanation: The word 'finally' indicates the completion of a long process, fitting well in the context of retirement. It suggests that after a long career, he reached the point of retiring, which is consistent with the narrative flow of the text.

Meaning: 'Finally' means after a long time or at last, indicating the culmination of his professional journey.

Wrong options:

  • gradually: 'Gradually' implies a slow process over time, which does not convey the sense of completion that 'finally' does.
  • statically: 'Statically' suggests a lack of change or movement, which is not relevant to the context of retiring from a profession.
  • firstly: 'Firstly' indicates the first in a sequence, which does not fit the context of concluding a career.
Correct answer: complex

Explanation: The word 'complex' accurately describes the nature of the book, indicating that it contains intricate ideas and theories. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it aligns with the description of the book's content.

Meaning: 'Complex' means consisting of many different and connected parts, suggesting that the book is not simple and requires careful consideration to understand.

Wrong options:

  • easy: 'Easy' implies simplicity, which contradicts the description of the book as containing systematic and coherent ideas.
  • tough: 'Tough' suggests difficulty but does not convey the nuanced meaning of complexity in ideas.
  • difficult: 'Difficult' indicates a challenge but lacks the specific connotation of interconnectedness that 'complex' provides.
Correct answer: included

Explanation: The word 'included' fits grammatically and contextually, indicating that other thinkers were part of the movement. It aligns with the overall structure of the sentence, which discusses the broader context of economic thought.

Meaning: 'Included' means to be part of a group or category, indicating that these thinkers were recognized as part of the classical economic movement.

Wrong options:

  • excluded: 'Excluded' means to be left out, which directly contradicts the idea of being part of the movement.
  • inside: 'Inside' does not fit grammatically as it does not convey the same meaning of being part of a collective group.
  • outside: 'Outside' suggests separation from the group, which is the opposite of what is intended in this context.

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