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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #4467 Committee
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If  you  are  going  to  conduct  research  with  animal  or  human  subjects,  it  is  very  likely  that  your  proposal  will  need  to  be  approved  by  an  ethics  committee  before  any    can  begin.  The  committee  represents  the  sponsoring  university  and  is  responsible  for  ensuring  that  all  scientific  or  other  studies  undertaken  in  the  university's  name  comply  with  its  published  guidelines.  The  purpose  of  the  guidelines  is  to    the  public,  who  often  indirectly  fund  the  research,  of  two  things:  that  no    will  come  to  the  study's  subjects  or  the  wider  community  and  that  the  study's  findings    trustworthy.  In  order  to  obtain  the  committee's  approval,  therefore,  your  proposal  will  need  to  demonstrate  that  your  plans  are  appropriate  for  your  research  objectives  and  that  you  and  any  of  your  colleagues  will  be    accountable  for  all  potential  outcomes.

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Correct answer: work

Explanation: The word 'work' is a noun that refers to the activities or tasks involved in conducting research. It fits grammatically as it follows 'any,' which requires a singular noun form, and contextually aligns with the idea of research activities that need approval before commencing.

Meaning: 'Work' in this context means the tasks or activities related to the research project.

Wrong options:

  • works: 'Works' is the plural form of 'work' and does not fit here as it does not follow the singular requirement after 'any.'
  • worked: 'Worked' is the past tense of 'work' and does not fit grammatically as the sentence requires a noun, not a verb form.
  • working: 'Working' is a gerund or present participle and does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: assure

Explanation: The word 'assure' is used correctly here as it means to guarantee or promise something. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the purpose of the guidelines is to provide certainty to the public about the research.

Meaning: 'Assure' means to make someone feel confident about something, in this case, the safety and integrity of the research.

Wrong options:

  • assent: 'Assent' means to agree or express approval, which does not fit the context of guaranteeing safety to the public.
  • assuage: This option is repeated and has the same reasoning as above.
Correct answer: harm

Explanation: The word 'harm' is a noun that refers to physical or psychological injury. It fits grammatically as it is singular and contextually aligns with the concern for the safety of research subjects and the community.

Meaning: 'Harm' means damage or injury, particularly in the context of ensuring the safety of subjects involved in research.

Wrong options:

  • sabotage: 'Sabotage' refers to deliberate destruction or damage, which is not the intended meaning in this context.
  • wound: 'Wound' is a noun that refers to an injury but is too specific and does not encompass the broader concept of harm.
  • abuse: 'Abuse' refers to mistreatment, which is also too specific and does not fit the general context of ensuring safety.
Correct answer: will be

Explanation: The phrase 'will be' is a future tense construction that indicates certainty about the findings of the study. It fits grammatically and contextually as it expresses a future state of trustworthiness regarding the study's results.

Meaning: 'Will be' indicates that something is expected to happen in the future, in this case, the trustworthiness of the study's findings.

Wrong options:

  • would be: 'Would be' implies a conditional situation and does not convey the certainty required in this context.
  • to be: 'To be' is an infinitive form and does not fit grammatically as it lacks the necessary tense for this sentence.
  • are being: 'Are being' suggests an ongoing action, which does not align with the intended future certainty of the findings.
Correct answer: fully

Explanation: The word 'fully' is an adverb that means completely or entirely. It fits grammatically as it modifies the adjective 'accountable' and contextually emphasizes the extent of accountability required from the researchers.

Meaning: 'Fully' means to the greatest extent or completely, indicating that researchers must take complete responsibility for outcomes.

Wrong options:

  • adequately: 'Adequately' means sufficiently but does not convey the same level of completeness as 'fully.'
  • abundantly: 'Abundantly' implies more than enough, which does not fit the context of accountability as it suggests excess rather than completeness.
  • partially: 'Partially' means only in part, which contradicts the requirement for full accountability.

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