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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #38738 AD HD
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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.
When    someone    says    a    kid    is    hyperactive,    it    can    be    a    sign    that    the    kid    might    have    ADHD,    Attention    Deficit    Hyperactivity    Disorder.    Kids    with    ADHD    have    problems    paying    attention    and    get    easily.    This    concentration    problem    strongly    influences    their    life    in    a    negative    way,    at    school    in    .    Some    might    have    trouble    sitting    still    in    class    and    waiting    for    their    turn.    When    they    do,    they    daydream    because    they    cannot    follow    what    the    teacher    says    for    a    long    time.    When    they    are    asked    a    question    by    the    teacher,    they    jump    at    the    and    generally    shout    out    the    answer    before    other    kids    raise    their    hands.    Your    kid    may    have    similar    problems,    but    it    does    not    mean    he    or    she    has    ADHD.    On    the    other    hand,    symptoms    of    ADHD    can    be    mistaken    for    emotional    or    disciplinary    problems    or    missed    entirely    in    quiet,    well-behaved    children,    leading    to    a    delay    in    diagnosis.    Therefore,    if    you    observe    such    symptoms    often,    it    might    be    a    good    idea    to    a    doctor.    A    therapist    can    encourage    the    child    with    ADHD    to    the    life    changes    that    come    with    treatment,    such    as    thinking    before    acting,    or    resisting    the    urge    to    take    unnecessary    risks.

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Correct answer: distracted

Explanation: The word 'distracted' fits grammatically as it is the past participle form that describes the state of the kids in relation to their attention problems. It aligns contextually with the idea that kids with ADHD have difficulty focusing, thus they become easily distracted.

Meaning: 'Distracted' means unable to concentrate or focus on something because attention is diverted elsewhere.

Wrong options:

  • observant: 'Observant' means being quick to notice things, which is the opposite of being distracted and does not fit the context of attention problems.
  • obsessed: 'Obsessed' implies an excessive preoccupation with something, which does not relate to the inability to focus on tasks at hand.
  • addicted: 'Addicted' refers to a compulsive need for a substance or activity, which does not apply to the context of attention issues.
Correct answer: particular

Explanation: The word 'particular' is appropriate as it specifies a certain aspect of school life where concentration issues manifest. It fits grammatically as an adjective modifying 'way' and contextually indicates a specific situation in which problems arise.

Meaning: 'Particular' means specific or distinct, highlighting that the concentration problem affects kids in a specific manner at school.

Wrong options:

  • order: 'Order' refers to a sequence or arrangement, which does not relate to the context of how concentration problems affect kids.
  • addition: 'Addition' implies something being added, which does not fit the context of describing a specific situation in school.
  • case: 'Case' is too vague and does not convey the specific nature of the problems faced by kids with ADHD.
Correct answer: tend to

Explanation: The phrase 'tend to' fits grammatically as it indicates a habitual action and aligns contextually with the behavior of kids who often daydream when they cannot focus on the teacher's instructions.

Meaning: 'Tend to' means to have a tendency to do something, indicating that kids often daydream under certain circumstances.

Wrong options:

  • get down to: The phrase 'get down to' implies starting to do something seriously, which does not fit the context of daydreaming.
  • get around to: 'Get around to' suggests eventually doing something after a delay, which does not apply to the act of daydreaming.
  • stick to: 'Stick to' means to adhere to something, which contradicts the idea of daydreaming as it implies focus rather than distraction.
Correct answer: chance

Explanation: The word 'chance' fits grammatically as a noun indicating an opportunity, and contextually it aligns with the idea that kids react quickly when given an opportunity to answer questions.

Meaning: 'Chance' means an opportunity or possibility, indicating that kids jump at the opportunity to answer questions.

Wrong options:

  • grant: 'Grant' refers to giving something formally, which does not fit the context of responding to a question.
  • rate: 'Rate' implies a measure or evaluation, which does not relate to the context of seizing an opportunity to answer.
  • attempt: 'Attempt' refers to trying to do something, which does not convey the immediacy of jumping at an opportunity.
Correct answer: consult

Explanation: The word 'consult' fits grammatically as a verb indicating the action of seeking advice, and contextually it suggests that observing symptoms warrants seeking professional help.

Meaning: 'Consult' means to seek advice or information from someone, particularly a professional like a doctor.

Wrong options:

  • treat: 'Treat' implies providing medical care, which is not the appropriate action to take when observing symptoms without diagnosis.
  • apply: 'Apply' means to put something into operation, which does not fit the context of seeking advice about symptoms.
  • commit: 'Commit' implies dedicating oneself to a course of action, which does not align with the context of seeking professional help.
Correct answer: to adjust

Explanation: The phrase 'to adjust' fits grammatically as it indicates the purpose of the encouragement, and contextually it aligns with the idea of helping the child adapt to changes brought by treatment.

Meaning: 'To adjust' means to adapt or modify oneself to new conditions, indicating the process of adapting to life changes due to treatment.

Wrong options:

  • adjust: 'Adjust' as a bare infinitive does not fit the grammatical structure required here, which needs the infinitive form with 'to.'
  • adjusting: 'Adjusting' as a gerund does not fit the context as it does not convey the intended purpose of encouragement.
  • to adjusting: 'To adjusting' is incorrect because it does not follow standard grammatical structure for expressing purpose.

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