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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #34902 Role of Cash
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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.
Although  online  gaming  is  hugely  popular,  it  is  different  from  person-to-person  socializing.  But  just  as  with  a  book  club,  playing  a  board  game,  or  even  going  to  work,  the  online  game  is  an  opportunity,  an  excuse  even,  to    in  a  community  sharing  an  experience.  Sociologists  make  the  point  that  going  to  a  conference  is  only  partly  about  the  presentations;  in  reality,  it  is  about  the  coffee,  the  chat,  the  jokes,  the  friendships,  and  the  contacts  you  can  make.  A  final  thought  for  banks  or  for  anybody  suggesting  business  interactions  can  be  .  Apple  was  the  first  computer  company  to  open  its  own  stores.  Face-to-face  interactions  matter  for  consumers  but  also  for  brands  and  businesses.  This  is  a  salutary  lesson  for  banks  that  they  should  be    branches.  In  the  commercial  world,  analog  products  exist  when  they  add  value  and  deliver  something  the  digital  world  misses.  Central  banks  need  to  consider  carefully  the  balance  of    and  digital.

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Correct answer: socialize

Explanation: The word 'socialize' fits grammatically as a verb that describes the action of interacting with others, which aligns with the context of the sentence discussing community and shared experiences. It is in the correct form to match the subject 'the online game' and follows the structure of the sentence appropriately.

Meaning: 'Socialize' means to engage in social activities or interact with others, particularly in a communal setting.

Wrong options:

  • mobalize: The word 'mobalize' is a misspelling of 'mobilize' and does not fit contextually as it refers to organizing or preparing for action, which is not the focus here.
  • prioratize: The word 'prioratize' is a misspelling of 'prioritize' and implies giving importance to something, which does not align with the idea of community interaction.
  • move: The word 'move' is a verb that implies physical action or change of position, which does not convey the intended meaning of engaging socially.
Correct answer: virtual

Explanation: The word 'virtual' is appropriate as it describes interactions that occur in an online or digital environment, which is the focus of the sentence discussing modern business interactions. It fits grammatically and contextually with the preceding discussion about online gaming and socializing.

Meaning: 'Virtual' refers to something that exists or occurs online or in a digital format, rather than in a physical space.

Wrong options:

  • normal: The word 'normal' does not fit contextually as it does not specify the nature of the interactions being discussed, which are specifically online.
  • zonal: The word 'zonal' refers to areas or zones and does not relate to the concept of online interactions, making it irrelevant in this context.
  • consentual: The word 'consentual' relates to agreement or permission, which does not align with the nature of the interactions being described.
Correct answer: closing

Explanation: The word 'closing' fits grammatically as it is a gerund that describes the action of shutting down branches, which aligns with the context of the sentence discussing the need for banks to adapt to changing consumer interactions. It logically follows the structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Closing' means to shut down or cease operations, particularly in reference to physical bank branches in this context.

Wrong options:

  • opening: The word 'opening' implies starting or establishing branches, which contradicts the context of the sentence that suggests banks should reduce their physical presence.
  • moving: The word 'moving' suggests relocating branches rather than closing them, which does not fit the intended meaning of the sentence.
  • naming: The word 'naming' refers to assigning a name and does not relate to the action of managing bank branches, making it irrelevant.
Correct answer: physical

Explanation: The word 'physical' is appropriate as it describes tangible, real-world branches in contrast to digital services, fitting the context of the sentence discussing the balance between physical and digital banking. It aligns grammatically and contextually with the discussion of bank operations.

Meaning: 'Physical' refers to something that is tangible or exists in the real world, as opposed to being digital or virtual.

Wrong options:

  • virtual: The word 'virtual' refers to online or digital aspects, which does not fit the context of discussing the need for physical branches.
  • mobile: The word 'mobile' implies portability or movement, which does not accurately describe the concept of physical bank branches in this context.
  • regular: The word 'regular' suggests something that is standard or usual, but does not specifically address the tangible nature of bank branches.

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