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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46864 Development
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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.
Every    individual    has    his    own    personality    that    belongs    to    him,    from    every    other    individual.    But    the    development    of    that    personality    is    dependent    on    relations    with    other    personalities    and    with    the    physical    which    limits    his    activity.    As    an    individual,    his    primary    interest    is    in    self,    but    he    finds    by    experience    that    he    cannot    survive    in  .    His    impulses,    his    feelings,    and    his    ideas    are    due    to    the    relations    that    he    has    with    that    which    is    outside    of    himself.    He    may    exercise    choice,    but    it    is    within    the    limits    set    by    these    outside    relations.    He    may    make    use    of    what    they    can    do    for    him    or    he    may    antagonize    them;    he    cannot    them.    How    the    individual    best    adapts    himself    to    his    environment    and    adapts    the    environment    to    his    own    needs    helps    estab    lish    certain    definite    relationships.    Any    group    of    individuals,    who    have    thus    consciously    relationships    with    one    another    and    with    their    social    environment,    is    a    society.    The    relationships    through    which    the    interplay    of    social    forces    is    constantly    going    on    make    up    the    social  .

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Correct answer: distinct

Explanation: The word 'distinct' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the unique nature of an individual's personality, indicating that it is separate and different from others. This aligns with the sentence's structure, which emphasizes individuality.

Meaning: 'Distinct' means clearly different or unique, highlighting that each person's personality is not the same as anyone else's.

Wrong options:

  • apart: While 'apart' suggests separation, it does not convey the uniqueness of personality as effectively as 'distinct'.
  • aloof: 'Aloof' describes a lack of interest or emotional distance, which does not relate to the concept of individuality in personality.
  • directly: 'Directly' implies a straightforward manner, which does not fit the context of describing personality differences.
Correct answer: environment

Explanation: The term 'environment' is appropriate as it refers to the surrounding conditions that influence an individual's personality development. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the physical context that affects one's activities.

Meaning: 'Environment' refers to the surrounding conditions or influences that affect an individual, particularly in terms of their development and interactions.

Wrong options:

  • condition: 'Condition' refers to a state of being but does not encompass the broader context of surroundings like 'environment' does.
  • position: 'Position' indicates a location or status, which is too narrow to describe the overall context affecting personality.
  • activity: 'Activity' refers to actions or tasks, which does not fit as it does not describe the surrounding context.
Correct answer: solitude

Explanation: The word 'solitude' fits well as it describes a state of being alone, which contrasts with the need for social interaction highlighted in the sentence. It aligns grammatically and contextually with the idea that an individual cannot thrive alone.

Meaning: 'Solitude' means the state of being alone, often implying isolation, which is contrasted with the need for social connections.

Wrong options:

  • conjunction: 'Conjunction' refers to a joining of things, which does not relate to the concept of being alone or isolated.
  • stigma: 'Stigma' refers to a mark of disgrace, which does not fit the context of individual survival or social interaction.
  • group: 'Group' implies being with others, which contradicts the idea of being alone that 'solitude' conveys.
Correct answer: ignore

Explanation: The word 'ignore' is suitable as it indicates the act of disregarding others, which is not possible for an individual in a social context. It fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the necessity of acknowledging social relations.

Meaning: 'Ignore' means to deliberately pay no attention to something or someone, highlighting the impossibility of neglecting social relationships.

Wrong options:

  • befriend: 'Befriend' implies forming a friendship, which is not the opposite of the necessity to acknowledge others, making it contextually irrelevant here.
  • believe: 'Believe' refers to accepting something as true, which does not relate to the act of interacting with others in a social context.
  • gratify: 'Gratify' means to satisfy or please, which does not fit the context of the necessity to acknowledge social relations.
Correct answer: established

Explanation: The term 'established' is appropriate as it indicates the formation of relationships, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence that discusses the creation of social connections.

Meaning: 'Established' means to set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis, in this case, relationships among individuals.

Wrong options:

  • found: 'Found' implies discovering something, which does not convey the active process of creating relationships as 'established' does.
  • made: 'Made' is too vague and does not specifically indicate the formal creation of relationships like 'established' does.
  • bound: 'Bound' suggests a connection but does not imply the active process of forming relationships as 'established' does.
Correct answer: organization

Explanation: The word 'organization' fits well as it refers to a structured group of individuals, aligning with the context of social relationships and interactions. It is grammatically and contextually appropriate in describing the social structure.

Meaning: 'Organization' refers to a structured group or system of individuals working together, emphasizing the collective nature of society.

Wrong options:

  • system: 'System' refers to a set of connected things, which is too broad and does not specifically denote a group of individuals as 'organization' does.
  • process: 'Process' implies a series of actions or steps, which does not fit the context of a group of individuals forming a society.
  • customs: 'Customs' refers to traditional practices, which does not describe the collective structure of individuals as effectively as 'organization' does.

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