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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46918 Evidence
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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.
If    we    look    for    life    in    the    sun,    for    instance,    while    accepting    the    prevalent    of    the    sun    as    a    center    of    intense    action,    we    must    abandon    all    our    ideas    of    the    physical    organization    of    life    formed    upon    what    we    know    of    it    from    experimental    evidence.    We    cannot    any    form    of    life    that    has    ever    been    presented    to    our    senses    as    existing    in    the    sun.    But    this    is    not    generally    true    of    the    planets.    While    discussing    about    the    propagation    of    life    on    a    more    planetary    level    than    solar,    we    may    find    reasons    for    believing    that    on    some    of    the    planets    the    conditions    are    such    that    creatures    organized    like    ourselves    could    not    survive,    yet    we    cannot    positively    say    that    every    form    of    living    organism    must    necessarily    be    excluded    from    a    world    whose    environment    would    be    for    us    and    our    contemporaries    in    life.    

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Correct answer: conception

Explanation: The term 'conception' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to an idea or understanding, which aligns with the context of discussing prevalent beliefs about the sun. It is the most suitable choice as it indicates a widely accepted notion, matching the sentence's intent.

Meaning: 'Conception' means the way in which something is perceived or understood, particularly in terms of ideas or theories.

Wrong options:

  • faith: While 'faith' implies a strong belief, it does not fit the context of a scientific understanding of the sun's nature as effectively as 'conception'.
  • research: 'Research' refers to the systematic investigation into a subject, which does not align with the idea of a prevalent belief or understanding.
  • story: 'Story' suggests a narrative or tale, which is not appropriate in the context of scientific understanding.
  • legend: 'Legend' implies a traditional story or myth, which does not convey the scientific or conceptual understanding required in this context.
Correct answer: thermal

Explanation: The word 'thermal' is the correct adjective to describe the type of action associated with the sun, specifically relating to heat. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the intense heat-related processes occurring in the sun.

Meaning: 'Thermal' pertains to heat, indicating that the action in question is related to the sun's heat generation.

Wrong options:

  • turbulent: 'Turbulent' describes chaotic or disorderly conditions, which does not specifically relate to the heat aspect of the sun's action.
  • gaseous: 'Gaseous' refers to a state of matter, which does not accurately describe the action occurring in the sun as it lacks the focus on heat.
  • gravitational: 'Gravitational' relates to gravity, which is not the primary focus in this context of intense action associated with heat.
  • planetary: 'Planetary' refers to planets, which does not fit the context of describing the sun's specific actions.
Correct answer: imagine

Explanation: The verb 'imagine' fits grammatically and contextually as it conveys the act of forming a mental image or concept. It aligns with the sentence's meaning, which discusses the inability to conceive of life forms based on existing knowledge.

Meaning: 'Imagine' means to form a mental image or concept of something that is not present or has not been experienced.

Wrong options:

  • stipulate: 'Stipulate' means to demand or specify a requirement, which does not fit the context of forming a mental image of life.
  • stimulate: 'Stimulate' refers to encouraging or provoking a response, which does not align with the context of imagining life forms.
  • propagate: 'Propagate' means to spread or promote, which does not fit the context of envisioning life forms.
  • correlate: 'Correlate' means to show a relationship between two things, which does not fit the context of imagining life.
Correct answer: unsuited

Explanation: The word 'unsuited' is the correct choice as it describes conditions that are not appropriate or fitting for life forms like ours. It fits grammatically and contextually, indicating that the environment is not conducive to survival.

Meaning: 'Unsuited' means not appropriate or not fitting, indicating that the conditions are not right for life as we know it.

Wrong options:

  • unique: 'Unique' implies being one of a kind, which does not convey the idea of being inappropriate for life.
  • alien: 'Alien' suggests something foreign or unfamiliar, which does not accurately describe the unsuitability of conditions for life.
  • turbulent: 'Turbulent' refers to chaotic conditions, which does not specifically indicate unsuitability for life.
  • difficult: 'Difficult' implies challenges but does not convey the idea of being entirely inappropriate for life.
Correct answer: terrestrial

Explanation: The term 'terrestrial' is the correct adjective to describe life forms that exist on Earth. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it refers specifically to life as we know it on our planet.

Meaning: 'Terrestrial' means relating to the Earth or land, specifically referring to life forms that exist on Earth.

Wrong options:

  • celestial: 'Celestial' refers to heavenly or outer space, which does not fit the context of life on Earth.
  • intelligent: 'Intelligent' describes a quality of life forms but does not specify the type of life being discussed.
  • toda's: 'Toda's' appears to be a typographical error and does not have a relevant meaning in this context.
  • frigid: 'Frigid' means extremely cold, which does not accurately describe the type of life being referred to.

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