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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46916 Democracy
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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.
The    English    have    not    moved    towards    democracy    with    any    desire    for    that    particular    form    of    government,    and    no    vision    of    a    perfect    state    has    sustained    them    on    the  .    Our    boast    has    been    that    we    are    a    "practical"    people,    and    so    our    politics    are,    as    they    ever    have    been,    experimental.    Reforms    have    been    not    out    of    deference    to    some    moral    or    political    principle,    but    because    the    abuse    had    become  .    Dissatisfaction    with    the    Government    and    the    conviction    that    only    by    and    by    free    election    of    representatives    can    Parliament    remove    the    grounds    of    dissatisfaction,    have    carried    us    towards    democracy.    The    conclusion    is    that    a    democratic    revolution    was    accomplished    in    England    by    a    rising    of    the    people,    not    by    revolutionaries    but    by    the    strong    of    constitutional    government.    

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Correct answer: conscious

Explanation: The word 'conscious' fits grammatically as it describes a deliberate desire, aligning with the context of the sentence which discusses the English's awareness and intention regarding democracy. It indicates a thoughtful approach rather than a spontaneous or unconsidered one.

Meaning: 'Conscious' means being aware of and responding to one's surroundings or intentions, suggesting that the desire for democracy is a mindful choice.

Wrong options:

  • urgent: 'Urgent' implies immediate action or need, which does not align with the reflective tone of the sentence regarding the desire for democracy.
  • necessary: 'Necessary' suggests something that must be done, but it does not convey the idea of awareness or intention that 'conscious' does.
  • wild: 'Wild' indicates something uncontrolled or chaotic, which contradicts the thoughtful and deliberate context of the desire for democracy.
Correct answer: march

Explanation: The term 'march' is appropriate as it metaphorically represents a progression or movement towards democracy, fitting well within the context of the sentence that discusses a journey or advancement.

Meaning: 'March' refers to a steady and purposeful movement forward, often used to symbolize progress or a collective effort towards a goal.

Wrong options:

  • stage: 'Stage' implies a specific point in a process, which does not capture the ongoing nature of the movement towards democracy as effectively as 'march.'
  • destination: 'Destination' refers to an endpoint rather than the process of moving towards something, which is not the focus of the sentence.
  • platform: 'Platform' typically refers to a base or foundation for action, which does not convey the sense of progression implied by 'march.'
Correct answer: accomplished

Explanation: The word 'accomplished' fits grammatically as it indicates that reforms have been successfully completed. It aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the outcomes of political actions.

Meaning: 'Accomplished' means successfully completed or achieved, indicating that the reforms were effectively carried out.

Wrong options:

  • completed: 'Completed' is similar but lacks the nuance of achievement that 'accomplished' conveys, which is more fitting in this context.
  • given: 'Given' does not fit grammatically as it suggests something provided rather than the successful execution of reforms.
  • processed: 'Processed' implies a series of actions taken but does not convey the successful completion or achievement that 'accomplished' does.
Correct answer: intolerable

Explanation: The term 'intolerable' fits well as it describes a situation that cannot be accepted any longer, aligning with the context of the sentence that discusses the necessity for reforms due to the severity of the abuse.

Meaning: 'Intolerable' means something that is unbearable or unacceptable, indicating that the level of abuse had reached a point where action was required.

Wrong options:

  • unconrollable: 'Unconrollable' suggests something that cannot be controlled, which does not accurately reflect the context of needing reforms due to unacceptable conditions.
  • regular: 'Regular' implies something that is normal or routine, which contradicts the idea of a situation that requires urgent reform.
  • inverted: 'Inverted' means turned upside down, which does not relate to the context of abuse being unacceptable.
Correct answer: enfranchisement

Explanation: The word 'enfranchisement' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to granting the right to vote, which is essential for addressing dissatisfaction with the government.

Meaning: 'Enfranchisement' means the granting of rights, particularly the right to vote, indicating a key step towards democracy.

Wrong options:

  • force: 'Force' implies coercion, which does not align with the democratic process being discussed.
  • freedom: 'Freedom' is a broader concept that does not specifically address the political context of voting rights.
  • power: 'Power' is vague and does not specifically relate to the act of granting voting rights necessary for addressing dissatisfaction.
Correct answer: processes

Explanation: The term 'processes' fits well as it refers to the systematic methods by which constitutional government operates, aligning with the context of the sentence that discusses the means by which democracy was achieved.

Meaning: 'Processes' refers to a series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end, indicating the structured approach of constitutional government.

Wrong options:

  • people: 'People' is too broad and does not specifically refer to the systematic methods that facilitated the democratic revolution.
  • programs: 'Programs' suggests specific initiatives, which does not capture the broader systematic nature implied by 'processes.'
  • champions: 'Champions' refers to advocates or supporters, which does not align with the focus on the systematic functioning of government.

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