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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #35245 Cyberbullying
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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.
Just  as  young  people  used  to  spend  unmonitored  time  playing  with  friends  in  the  neighborhood,  outside  the  periphery  of  adults,  they  are  now    with  each  other  in  the  cyberworld,  'talking'  with  each  other,  'talking'  to  each  other,  and  'talking'  about  each  other,  often  without  adult  or  parental  monitoring.  While  technology  allows  young  people  to  connect  in    ways,  such  as  the  opportunity  to  share  ideas,  photos,  videos,  and  more,  the  unsupervised    of  the  cyberworld  demands  the  need  for  guidance,  guidelines,  and  social  responsibility.
Cyberbullying  can  happen    there  is  online  social  interaction.  For  example,  some  young  people  use  social  media,  video  games,  texting,  or  anonymous  apps  to  bully  other  youth,  post  embarrassing  pictures,  share  private  information,  or  send  threatening  messages.  Students  can  use  their  access  to  a  large  online  audience  to  encourage  their  peers  to  join  them  in  targeting  someone  with  gossip,  rumors,  and    stories.

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Correct answer: engaging

Explanation: The word 'engaging' fits grammatically as it is a present participle that describes the action young people are currently involved in, aligning with the tense and context of the sentence. It indicates active participation in interactions, which is consistent with the overall theme of the passage.

Meaning: 'Engaging' means participating or becoming involved in something, in this case, interacting with each other in the cyberworld.

Wrong options:

  • bullying: 'Bullying' implies aggressive behavior towards others, which does not fit the positive context of interaction being described here.
  • attacking: 'Attacking' suggests a hostile action, which is contrary to the intended meaning of friendly engagement among peers.
  • referring: 'Referring' means mentioning or alluding to something, which does not convey the active involvement that 'engaging' does.
Correct answer: meaningful

Explanation: The word 'meaningful' appropriately describes the type of connections young people can make, indicating that these interactions have significance and depth, which aligns with the context of sharing ideas and experiences.

Meaning: 'Meaningful' refers to something that has purpose or significance, suggesting that the ways young people connect online are valuable.

Wrong options:

  • unimportant: 'Unimportant' contradicts the idea of valuable connections, suggesting that the interactions lack significance.
  • trivial: 'Trivial' implies something of little value or importance, which does not match the context of meaningful interactions.
  • basic: 'Basic' suggests simplicity and lack of depth, which does not convey the richness of the connections being discussed.
Correct answer: nature

Explanation: The word 'nature' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the inherent characteristics of the cyberworld, indicating its diverse and complex aspects that require guidance.

Meaning: 'Nature' refers to the inherent qualities or characteristics of something, in this case, the cyberworld's characteristics that necessitate supervision.

Wrong options:

  • capture: 'Capture' does not relate to the characteristics of the cyberworld and is grammatically out of context in this sentence.
  • vold: 'Vold' is not a recognized English word and does not fit the context or meaning required here.
  • diverse: 'Diverse' describes variety but does not accurately convey the overall characteristics of the cyberworld as 'nature' does.
Correct answer: anywhere

Explanation: The word 'anywhere' is appropriate as it indicates that cyberbullying can occur in any location where online social interaction takes place, fitting the context of the sentence perfectly.

Meaning: 'Anywhere' means in any place or location, emphasizing the pervasive nature of cyberbullying in online interactions.

Wrong options:

  • about: 'About' does not indicate a location and is grammatically incorrect in this context, as it does not convey the idea of place.
  • because: 'Because' introduces a reason rather than a location, making it unsuitable for this blank.
  • at: 'At' suggests a specific location, which does not capture the broad scope implied by 'anywhere'.
Correct answer: untrue

Explanation: The word 'untrue' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes stories that are false or not based on fact, aligning with the negative implications of gossip and rumors.

Meaning: 'Untrue' means not true or false, indicating that the stories being shared are misleading or incorrect.

Wrong options:

  • true: 'True' contradicts the context of gossip and rumors, which typically involve falsehoods rather than facts.
  • faithful: 'Faithful' implies loyalty or accuracy, which does not fit the context of misleading stories being shared.
  • glorious: 'Glorious' suggests something magnificent or worthy of admiration, which is irrelevant to the context of false stories.

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