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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #35049 Rainbow
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A  rainbow  is  most  often  viewed  as  a  circular  arc  in  the  sky.  An  observer  on  the  ground  observes  a  half-circle  of  color  with  red  being  the  color    on  the  outside  or  top  of  the  bow.  Those  who  are  fortunate  enough  to  have  seen  a  rainbow  from  an  airplane  in  the  sky  may  know  that  a  rainbow  can    be  a  complete  circle.  Observers  on  the  ground  only  view  the  top  half  of  the  circle  since  the  bottom  half  of  the  circular  arc  is  prevented  by  the  presence  of  the  ground.  Yet  observers  in  an  airborne  plane  can  often  look  both  upward  and  downward  to  view  the  complete  circular  bow.  The  circle  results  because  there  are  a    of  suspended  droplets  in  the  atmosphere  that  are  capable  of  concentrating  the  dispersed  light  at  angles  of    of  40-42  degrees  relative  to  the  original  path  of  light  from  the  sun.  These  droplets  actually  form  a  circular  arc,  with  each  droplet  within  the  arc    light  and  reflecting  it  back  towards  the  observer.

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Correct answer: perceived

Explanation: The word 'perceived' fits grammatically as the past participle form of the verb, indicating how the color red is understood or seen by the observer. It aligns contextually with the sentence, which discusses the observation of a rainbow's colors.

Meaning: 'Perceived' means to become aware of something through the senses, particularly sight, indicating how the observer sees the color red in the rainbow.

Wrong options:

  • received: Received implies obtaining something, which does not fit the context of visual observation.
  • promote: Promote means to support or encourage, which is unrelated to the act of seeing or observing colors in a rainbow.
  • patient: Patient refers to someone who is receiving medical care or the quality of being able to accept delays, which does not relate to the observation of colors.
Correct answer: actually

Explanation: The word 'actually' serves as an adverb that emphasizes the truth of the statement, indicating that a rainbow can indeed be a complete circle, which is a factual assertion in this context.

Meaning: 'Actually' means in fact or really, used to confirm the reality of the situation regarding the visibility of a rainbow from an airplane.

Wrong options:

  • rarely: Rarely suggests infrequency, which contradicts the assertion that a rainbow can be a complete circle.
  • hardly: Hardly implies something is almost not true, which does not fit the context of confirming the existence of a complete circle.
  • normally: Normally indicates what is usual or expected, which does not emphasize the factual nature of the statement as effectively as 'actually'.
Correct answer: collection

Explanation: The word 'collection' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to a group of items, in this case, droplets. It contextually aligns with the idea of multiple droplets working together to create the phenomenon of a rainbow.

Meaning: 'Collection' means a group of items gathered together, referring to the droplets in the atmosphere that contribute to the formation of a rainbow.

Wrong options:

  • selection: Selection implies a choice made from a group, which does not accurately describe the droplets as they are not chosen but rather exist in a group.
  • implication: Implication refers to a suggestion or consequence, which does not fit the context of describing a physical group of droplets.
  • mutation: Mutation refers to a change or alteration, which is unrelated to the concept of droplets forming a rainbow.
Correct answer: deviation

Explanation: The word 'deviation' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a departure from a standard or expected path. It contextually relates to the angles at which light is refracted by the droplets to create a rainbow.

Meaning: 'Deviation' means a departure from an established course or norm, in this case, the angles of light relative to its original path.

Wrong options:

  • concentration: Concentration refers to the amount of something in a given space, which does not relate to the angles of light in this context.
  • elevation: Elevation refers to height above a reference point, which does not apply to the angles of light in the formation of a rainbow.
  • alignment: Alignment refers to arrangement in a straight line or correct relative positions, which does not accurately describe the angles involved in light dispersion.
Correct answer: dispersing

Explanation: The word 'dispersing' fits grammatically as a present participle that describes the action of the droplets. It contextually aligns with the process of light being spread out as it interacts with each droplet in the arc.

Meaning: 'Dispersing' means spreading out or scattering, referring to how light is distributed by the droplets in the rainbow.

Wrong options:

  • omitting: Omitting means leaving something out, which contradicts the action of light being reflected and seen in the rainbow.
  • orbiting: Orbiting refers to moving around a central point, which does not accurately describe the action of light in this context.
  • area: Area refers to a measure of space, which does not fit the action of how light interacts with the droplets.

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