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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46547 Ruffhead
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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.
Andrew    Ruffhead    goes    out    gathering    rubbish    on    his    local    beach,    where    all    sorts    of    interesting    things    are    washed    up.    He    later    uses    these    as    the    materials    for    his    artwork,    mostly    sculptures    and    collages    in    the    shape    offish,    like    tuna,    and    crustaceans    crabs    and    lobsters.    Andrews’s    eye-catching    work,    which    looks    equally    good    in    kitchens,    bathrooms    and    gardens,    has    been    a    great    success    with    seaside    fans    all    over    the    globe,    with    his    funky    fish    drifting    as    afield    as    Greece    and    Cape    Cod    in    New    England.    Just  as    Andrew    can    tell    you    which    beach    the    materials    from    each    sculpture    came    from,    he    is    also    to    know    where    his    work    will    be    hung.    It    is    this    interaction    with    the    public    that    he    particularly    enjoys.    Open    to    the    public    by    appointment    his    small    informal    studio    also    him    with    an    opportunity    to    get    direct    list    from    his    customers.    Indeed,    people    often    bring    their    own    beach    finds    to    the    studio,    to    get    Andrew's    advice    about    how    to    make    them    into    works    of    art.  

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Correct answer: raw

Explanation: The word 'raw' fits grammatically as it describes the materials that are unprocessed or in their natural state, aligning with the context of gathering rubbish for artwork. It indicates that the materials are not refined or altered, which is appropriate in this artistic context.

Meaning: 'Raw' means in a natural or unprocessed state, often used to describe materials that have not been cooked or treated.

Wrong options:

  • crude: Crude implies something that is in a rough or unrefined state, but it often carries a negative connotation that doesn't fit the artistic context as well as 'raw'.
  • plain: Plain suggests something that is simple or unadorned, which does not accurately convey the idea of using interesting materials for artwork.
  • natural: Natural refers to something that exists in nature and is not made or caused by humankind, but it lacks the specific connotation of being unprocessed that 'raw' provides.
Correct answer: such as

Explanation: The phrase 'such as' is used to introduce examples, making it grammatically and contextually appropriate to list specific items like crabs and lobsters. It indicates that the items following it are examples of the types of fish mentioned earlier.

Meaning: 'Such as' means 'for example' and is used to introduce specific instances that illustrate a broader category.

Wrong options:

  • for instance: 'For instance' is similar to 'such as' but is less commonly used in this context, making 'such as' the more natural choice here.
  • for example: 'For example' serves a similar purpose but is more formal; 'such as' is more concise and fits better in this sentence structure.
  • much as: 'Much as' implies a comparison or similarity, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
Correct answer: far

Explanation: The word 'far' is used to indicate a significant distance, fitting grammatically and contextually to describe how widespread Andrew's work has become. It aligns with the idea of his artwork reaching distant places.

Meaning: 'Far' means at a great distance, often used to describe something that is not close in proximity.

Wrong options:

  • distant: Distant is an adjective that describes something far away but does not fit grammatically in this context as it lacks the adverbial form needed here.
  • long: Long typically refers to physical length or duration, which does not apply to the context of distance in this sentence.
  • remote: Remote suggests something that is far away but often implies isolation, which does not convey the same widespread appeal as 'far'.
Correct answer: keen

Explanation: The word 'keen' fits grammatically as it describes Andrew's eagerness or enthusiasm to know where his work will be displayed. It conveys a sense of interest and desire that aligns with the context of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Keen' means having a strong interest or enthusiasm for something.

Wrong options:

  • desire: Desire is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context, which requires an adjective to describe Andrew's attitude.
  • fond: Fond is an adjective that indicates affection but does not convey the same level of eagerness as 'keen'.
  • wish: Wish is a verb that implies a desire but does not fit the grammatical structure needed here.
Correct answer: provides

Explanation: The word 'provides' is the correct choice as it indicates that Andrew's studio offers an opportunity, fitting grammatically in the present tense and contextually as it describes an ongoing action.

Meaning: 'Provides' means to supply or make available, indicating that the studio offers opportunities for interaction with customers.

Wrong options:

  • gave: Gave is the past tense of give, which does not fit the present context of the studio's ongoing function.
  • gives: Gives is a present tense verb but does not match the plural subject 'studio' as well as 'provides' does in this context.
  • produces: Produces implies creating something, which does not accurately describe the opportunity for interaction that the studio offers.

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