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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #40632 Reports
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This email is from a project manager to their team about the upcoming quarterly review meeting. Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
Dear  Team,  As  we  approach  the  end  of  the  quarter,  it's  time  to  prepare  for  our  quarterly  review  meeting.  I  would  like  to    everyone  to  start  compiling  their  reports  and  presentations.  It's  crucial  that  we    our  achievements  and  areas  for  improvement  comprehensively.  During  the  meeting,  I  expect  each  team  leader  to    on  their  team's  progress  and  outline  their  goals  for  the  next  quarter.  Please  ensure  that  your  presentations    clear,  concise,  and  informative.  Remember,  this  meeting  is  not  only  about  showcasing  our  success  but  also  about  identifying  ways  we  can    our  performance.  Looking  forward  to  seeing  all  of  your  hard  work  and  innovative  ideas.  

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Correct answer: remind

Explanation: The word 'remind' is the correct choice as it fits grammatically in the imperative form, instructing someone to prompt others about an action. It aligns contextually with the intention of notifying everyone to compile their reports, making it the most suitable option.

Meaning: 'Remind' means to make someone aware of something they may have forgotten or need to do, in this case, compiling reports.

Wrong options:

  • remember: 'Remember' suggests recalling something already known, which does not fit the context of prompting others.
  • memorise: 'Memorise' means to commit something to memory, which is not relevant to the action of notifying others.
  • forget: 'Forget' implies failing to remember, which contradicts the intended action of prompting.
Correct answer: highlight

Explanation: The word 'highlight' is appropriate as it conveys the action of emphasizing or making something stand out, which is essential in the context of discussing achievements and areas for improvement. It fits both grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: 'Highlight' means to emphasize or draw attention to something, particularly important points in a discussion.

Wrong options:

  • underlight: 'Underlight' is not a standard term used in this context and does not convey the intended meaning of emphasizing.
  • sidelight: 'Sidelight' refers to a secondary or less important aspect, which does not fit the context of focusing on achievements.
  • backlight: 'Backlight' typically refers to lighting techniques in photography or film, making it irrelevant in this context.
Correct answer: present

Explanation: The word 'present' is the correct choice as it is the base form of the verb, fitting the structure of the sentence where an expectation is set for team leaders to perform an action during the meeting. It aligns grammatically and contextually with the requirement for team leaders to share information.

Meaning: 'Present' means to formally show or explain something to an audience, in this case, their team's progress.

Wrong options:

  • presents: 'Presents' is the third person singular form, which does not match the plural subject 'each team leader.'
  • presented: 'Presented' is the past tense form, which does not fit the future expectation of the meeting.
  • presenting: 'Presenting' is a gerund form and does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
Correct answer: are

Explanation: The word 'are' is the correct choice as it is the present tense plural form of the verb 'to be,' which agrees with the plural subject 'presentations.' It fits grammatically and contextually, indicating the state of the presentations.

Meaning: 'Are' is a form of the verb 'to be' used to indicate existence or condition, in this case, the quality of the presentations.

Wrong options:

  • is: 'Is' is singular and does not agree with the plural subject 'presentations.'
  • be: 'Be' is the base form of the verb and does not fit the sentence structure requiring a conjugated verb.
  • were: 'Were' is the past tense form, which does not match the present context of the upcoming meeting.
Correct answer: enhance

Explanation: The word 'enhance' is the correct choice as it is the base form of the verb, fitting the context of improving performance. It aligns grammatically and contextually with the intention of discussing ways to improve.

Meaning: 'Enhance' means to improve the quality, value, or extent of something, in this case, performance.

Wrong options:

  • enhancing: 'Enhancing' is a gerund form and does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
  • enhanced: 'Enhanced' is the past tense form, which does not fit the context of discussing future improvements.
  • enhances: 'Enhances' is the third person singular form, which does not match the intended plural subject.

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