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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #36552 Black History Month
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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.
Both  the  UK  and  USA  organise  events  to  mark  the  culture,  history  and  contributions  of  black  people  in  society,  collectively  known  as  Black  History  Month  (BHM).  BHM  is  an  important  opportunity    all  communities  to  learn  more  about  black  history.  The  educational  element  of  BHM  can  be  done  in  a    of  different  ways,  including  cultural  performances,  public  lectures  or  political  debates.
Of  course,  although  there  are  many  common  points  between  Britain  and  America,  the  history  of  black  people  in  these  countries  isn’t  ,  and  neither  are  the  BHM  events.  In  fact,  America’s  Black  History  month  is  in  February,  whereas  the  British  version  takes    in  October.

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Correct answer: for

Explanation: The preposition 'for' indicates purpose or benefit, making it suitable in this context to express that the opportunity is intended for all communities to learn about black history, aligning well with the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'For' is used to indicate the purpose of something, in this case, the opportunity for communities to engage with black history.

Wrong options:

  • from: The preposition 'from' indicates a source or origin, which does not fit the context of providing an opportunity for learning.
  • to: The preposition 'to' suggests direction or intention but does not convey the idea of purpose as effectively as 'for' in this context.
  • by: The preposition 'by' indicates a means or method, which does not align with the intended meaning of providing an opportunity.
Correct answer: variety

Explanation: The noun 'variety' refers to a range of different things, making it appropriate here to describe the multiple ways in which the educational element of BHM can be conducted, fitting grammatically and contextually into the sentence.

Meaning: 'Variety' means a selection of different types or kinds, indicating that there are many methods to learn about black history.

Wrong options:

  • kind: The noun 'kind' refers to a type or category, but it does not convey the sense of multiple options as effectively as 'variety.'
  • plenty: The noun 'plenty' suggests abundance but does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to types or methods of learning.
  • group: The noun 'group' implies a collection of individuals, which does not accurately describe the different methods of education.
Correct answer: identical

Explanation: The adjective 'identical' means exactly the same, which is appropriate here to indicate that the histories of black people in the UK and USA are not the same, fitting both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Identical' means being exactly alike or the same, highlighting the differences in the histories of black people in the two countries.

Wrong options:

  • popular: The adjective 'popular' refers to something widely liked or accepted, which does not convey the intended meaning of sameness in history.
  • unusual: The adjective 'unusual' means not common or rare, which contradicts the context of discussing similarities in history.
  • regular: The adjective 'regular' implies something that is normal or standard, which does not fit the context of comparing historical narratives.
Correct answer: place

Explanation: The noun 'place' indicates the occurrence of an event, making it suitable in this context to describe when the British version of BHM occurs, fitting grammatically and contextually into the sentence.

Meaning: 'Place' refers to the location or time when something happens, in this case, indicating when the British BHM events are held.

Wrong options:

  • time: The noun 'time' refers to a point or period, but it does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate the occurrence of an event as effectively as 'place.'
  • part: The noun 'part' implies a portion of something, which does not accurately describe the occurrence of events in this context.
  • hold: The verb 'hold' refers to conducting an event but does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.

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