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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #45200 Modern technology
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Modern  technology  has  enhanced  the  study  of  language  by  making  its  sounds  observable  in  greater  detail  and  with  greater  accuracy  than  ever  before,  but  the  thoughts  associated  with  those  sounds  remain  problematic.  Currently  developing    of  brain  imaging  are  allowing  us  to  observe  for  the  first-time  which  parts  of  the  brain  are  active  in  different  circumstances.  They  do  not,  however,  show  experiences  themselves,  which  may  always  remain    from  public  observation.  There  is  a  sense  in  which  each  of  us  knows  what  we  are  thinking,    we  may  not  always  have  a  good  way  of  verbalizing  it.  But  the  only  way  we  can  know  what  someone  else  is  thinking  is  through  what  that  person  says,  or  through  some  other  overt  action,  a  facial  expression  or  gesture,  perhaps  from  which  that  person's  thoughts  may  be  inferred,  or  from  imagining  what  we  ourselves  would  be  thinking    similar  circumstances.

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Correct answer: techniques

Explanation: The word 'techniques' fits grammatically as a plural noun that refers to methods or ways of doing something, which aligns with the context of developing methods of brain imaging. It also matches the surrounding text, which discusses advancements in observing brain activity.

Meaning: 'Techniques' refers to specific methods or procedures used to accomplish a task, particularly in scientific or technical contexts.

Wrong options:

  • processes: While 'processes' could refer to a series of actions, it does not specifically imply methods of implementation like 'techniques' does.
  • modes: The term 'modes' suggests different forms or ways but lacks the specificity of methods that 'techniques' provides in this context.
  • research: 'Research' refers to the systematic investigation into a subject, which does not fit as a method of brain imaging development.
Correct answer: hidden

Explanation: The word 'hidden' is the correct choice as it is the past participle form of 'hide,' which fits grammatically and contextually to describe experiences that are not visible to public observation. It aligns with the passive construction of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Hidden' means concealed or not visible, indicating that experiences cannot be directly observed by others.

Wrong options:

  • hiding: 'Hiding' is a present participle that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not describe the state of experiences.
  • hide: 'Hide' is the base form of the verb and does not fit grammatically as it would require a different structure in this sentence.
  • hideous: 'Hideous' means extremely ugly or unpleasant, which is irrelevant to the context of experiences being observable.
Correct answer: although

Explanation: The word 'although' serves as a conjunction that introduces a contrast, fitting well in the context of the sentence to indicate that despite knowing what we are thinking, we may struggle to express it verbally. This aligns with the logical flow of the argument presented.

Meaning: 'Although' means 'in spite of the fact that,' introducing a contrast between knowing our thoughts and the difficulty in verbalizing them.

Wrong options:

  • besides: 'Besides' suggests an addition rather than a contrast, which does not fit the intended meaning of the sentence.
  • so: 'So' implies a consequence, which does not align with the contrasting idea presented in the sentence.
  • therefore: 'Therefore' indicates a conclusion, which is not appropriate in this context where a contrast is being made.
Correct answer: in

Explanation: The preposition 'in' is the correct choice as it indicates the context or situation being referred to, fitting grammatically and contextually with 'thinking in similar circumstances.' It aligns with common English usage regarding thoughts and situations.

Meaning: 'In' indicates a state or condition, suggesting that we are considering our thoughts within the context of similar situations.

Wrong options:

  • of: 'Of' indicates possession or relation, which does not fit the context of thinking within a situation.
  • on: 'On' typically refers to a surface or topic, which is not appropriate in this context of situational thinking.
  • about: 'About' suggests a subject matter but does not convey the same contextual meaning as 'in' regarding circumstances.

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