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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46070 Sweatshops
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At        the        end        of        the        colonial        era,        as        many        new        nations        gained        independence,        relative        levels        of        economic        development        became        an        important    criterion        by        which        to        distinguish        between        countries.        The        former        colonial    powers        and    
    parts        of        the        world        generally        became        known        as        advanced        industrial,        or        developed,        countries,    former        colonies        and        poorer        nations        became        known        as        less        developed,        or        more        positively,        developing        countries.        Critics        of        the    distribution        of        wealth        across        the        globe        highlighted        the        role        which        wealth        creation        in        some        places        had        played        in        impoverishing        poorer        nations        and,        rather,        described        them        as        actively        underdeveloped.        The        question        as        to    
    economic        change        is        developing        or        underdeveloping        countries        remains        a        vital        issue,        as        the        debate        over        sweatshops        highlights.

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Correct answer: wealthier

Explanation: The term 'wealthier' is the comparative form of 'wealthy,' which is appropriate here to indicate that these parts of the world have more wealth compared to others. This aligns with the grammatical requirement for a comparative adjective to describe the relative economic status of the countries mentioned.

Meaning: Wealthier means having more wealth or resources compared to others, indicating a higher economic status.

Wrong options:

  • several: The word 'several' indicates an indefinite number and does not convey the comparative economic status required in this context.
  • wealthy: While 'wealthy' is a suitable adjective, it does not fit grammatically as it lacks the comparative form needed to compare these parts of the world to others.
  • various: The term 'various' suggests diversity but does not imply any comparison in terms of wealth, making it unsuitable for this blank.
Correct answer: while

Explanation: The word 'while' serves as a conjunction that contrasts two clauses, making it suitable to show the difference between the advanced countries and the former colonies. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it introduces a contrasting idea.

Meaning: 'While' indicates a contrast or simultaneous occurrence, suggesting that the two groups of countries are being compared in terms of their development status.

Wrong options:

  • when: 'When' indicates a specific time and does not provide the necessary contrast between the two groups of countries.
  • instance: 'Instance' refers to a particular case and does not function as a conjunction to connect the contrasting ideas in the sentence.
  • whereas: Although 'whereas' could also indicate contrast, it is less commonly used in this context compared to 'while,' making 'while' the more appropriate choice.
Correct answer: uneven

Explanation: The word 'uneven' describes a distribution that is not uniform or equal, which is essential in this context to highlight the disparity in wealth distribution. This fits grammatically as an adjective modifying 'distribution' and contextually as it accurately describes the situation being discussed.

Meaning: Uneven means not equal or balanced, indicating that wealth is distributed in a way that is not fair or consistent across different regions.

Wrong options:

  • uniform: 'Uniform' suggests consistency and equality, which contradicts the context of wealth distribution being highlighted as problematic.
  • evenly: 'Evenly' is an adverb and does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'distribution' in this context.
  • unlock: 'Unlock' is a verb that does not relate to the concept of distribution and is completely out of context.
Correct answer: whether

Explanation: The word 'whether' introduces a clause that presents two alternatives, which is necessary for discussing the potential outcomes of economic change. This fits grammatically as it sets up a conditional statement and contextually as it reflects the uncertainty of the issue being addressed.

Meaning: 'Whether' indicates a choice or condition between two possibilities, in this case, the nature of economic change in countries.

Wrong options:

  • wherever: 'Wherever' indicates a location and does not fit the context of discussing conditions or choices regarding economic change.
  • while: Although 'while' can indicate contrast, it does not serve the purpose of presenting alternatives as 'whether' does in this context.
  • whenever: 'Whenever' refers to time and does not relate to the conditional nature of the question being posed about economic change.

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