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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #36294 People need exercise
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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.
One  thing  is  certain.  Most  people  do  not  get  enough  exercise  in  their  daily  routines.  All  of  the  advances  of  modem  technology  —  from    can  openers  to  power  steering  —  have  made  life  easier,  more  comfortable  and  much  less  physically  .  Yet  our  bodies  need  activity,  especially  if  they  are  carrying  around  too    fat.  Satisfying  this  need  requires  a  sustainable  plan,  and  a  commitment.  There  are  two    ways  to  increase  the  number  of  calories  you  expand:  Start  a  regular  exercise  program  if  you  do  not  have  one  already.  Increase  the  amount  of  physical  activity  in  your    routine.

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Correct answer: electric

Explanation: The term 'electric' is an adjective that describes devices powered by electricity, fitting grammatically and contextually as it modifies 'can openers' in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Electric' refers to something that operates using electricity, such as electric can openers.

Wrong options:

  • electrical: While 'electrical' is also an adjective, it generally refers to the field of electricity rather than describing devices directly, making it less suitable here.
  • electronic: 'Electronic' pertains to devices that use electronic circuits, which is not the intended meaning for can openers, thus it doesn't fit.
  • electricity: 'Electricity' is a noun and cannot modify 'can openers' as it does not function as an adjective.
Correct answer: demanding

Explanation: The word 'demanding' is an adjective that describes something requiring a lot of effort, fitting well in the context of physical activity and aligning with the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Demanding' means requiring a lot of physical effort or energy, which is appropriate in the context of exercise.

Wrong options:

  • need: 'Need' is a verb and does not fit grammatically in this context where an adjective is required.
  • pushing: 'Pushing' is a gerund or present participle that does not convey the intended meaning of requiring effort in this context.
  • supplying: 'Supplying' is a verb that does not relate to the physical effort required, making it unsuitable.
Correct answer: much

Explanation: The word 'much' is used with uncountable nouns like 'fat,' making it grammatically correct in this context, where we refer to an amount of fat carried by the body.

Meaning: 'Much' refers to a large quantity of something uncountable, in this case, fat.

Wrong options:

  • many: 'Many' is used with countable nouns, which does not apply here since 'fat' is uncountable.
  • few: 'Few' implies a small number and is used with countable nouns, making it incorrect in this context.
  • several: 'Several' also refers to countable nouns and does not fit with the uncountable noun 'fat'.
Correct answer: main

Explanation: The word 'main' is an adjective that indicates the primary or most important ways, fitting grammatically and contextually in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Main' means the most important or primary, which is appropriate when discussing ways to increase calorie expenditure.

Wrong options:

  • large: 'Large' describes size rather than importance, making it unsuitable in this context.
  • odd: 'Odd' implies something unusual or strange, which does not relate to the concept of primary ways, thus it is incorrect.
  • substantial: 'Substantial' means considerable in amount or importance, but it does not convey the idea of being primary as effectively as 'main'.
Correct answer: daily

Explanation: The word 'daily' is an adjective that describes something occurring every day, fitting well in the context of a routine, which is typically a daily occurrence.

Meaning: 'Daily' means occurring every day, which is relevant when discussing routines.

Wrong options:

  • usual: 'Usual' refers to something that is common or habitual but does not specifically imply frequency like 'daily' does.
  • common: 'Common' indicates something that is frequent or widespread but lacks the specificity of daily occurrence.
  • simple: 'Simple' refers to something easy or uncomplicated, which does not relate to the frequency of a routine.

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