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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #43362 Northumbria
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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.
Playing  fetch  is  part  and  parcel  of  a  dog's  life  -  but  now  scientists  have  found  many  cats    it  just  as  much.  A  first-of-its-kind  survey  of  1,000  cat  owners  has  thrown  up  new    about  feline  play  habits.  Academics  at  Sussex  and  Northumbria  universities  said  the  findings  suggest  owners  should  keep  an    mind  about  the  stimulation  their  cats  might  respond  to.  The  research  was  first  published    the  science  journal  Nature.

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Correct answer: enjoy

Explanation: The word 'enjoy' fits grammatically as it is a verb that conveys the action of taking pleasure in something, which aligns with the context of cats participating in a playful activity. It maintains the present tense and matches the subject 'cats' appropriately.

Meaning: 'Enjoy' means to take delight or pleasure in something, indicating that cats find pleasure in playing fetch.

Wrong options:

  • adore: While 'adore' means to love deeply, it carries a stronger emotional connotation that may not fit the casual context of playing fetch.
  • cherish: 'Cherish' implies a sense of holding something dear, which is more emotional and less about enjoyment in a playful context.
  • savor: 'Savor' suggests a slow enjoyment of something, often related to food, making it less suitable for the context of play.
Correct answer: information

Explanation: The term 'information' is appropriate as it refers to data or knowledge gained from the survey, fitting grammatically as a noun that serves as the subject of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Information' refers to facts or details that provide insight or knowledge about a particular subject, in this case, feline play habits.

Wrong options:

  • evidence: 'Evidence' implies proof or support for a claim, which is too strong a term for the findings of a survey that provides general insights.
  • advice: 'Advice' suggests recommendations or guidance, which does not fit as the survey results are not prescriptive in nature.
  • insight: 'Insight' refers to a deep understanding, which is more abstract and does not directly convey the factual nature of the survey results.
Correct answer: open

Explanation: The word 'open' fits grammatically as an adjective describing the noun 'mind,' indicating a willingness to consider new ideas, which aligns with the context of being receptive to different stimulation for cats.

Meaning: 'Open' in this context means being receptive or willing to consider new ideas or possibilities, particularly regarding how cats might play.

Wrong options:

  • clear: 'Clear' does not convey the intended meaning of receptiveness and instead suggests transparency or lack of obstruction, which is not relevant here.
  • unused: 'Unused' implies something that has not been utilized, which does not fit the context of being receptive to new ideas.
  • accessible: 'Accessible' suggests ease of approach or understanding, which does not convey the idea of being open to new concepts.
Correct answer: in

Explanation: The preposition 'in' is grammatically correct as it indicates the publication context, fitting the standard phrasing used when referring to articles published within journals.

Meaning: 'In' indicates that the research was published as part of the content of the journal Nature, which is the conventional usage in academic contexts.

Wrong options:

  • on: 'On' typically refers to a specific date or topic, which does not fit the context of journal publication.
  • at: 'At' is used for specific locations or events, making it unsuitable for indicating publication within a journal.
  • for: 'For' suggests purpose or benefit, which does not align with the context of where the research was published.

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