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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46974 Gaza
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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.
 in    Gaza,    Arafat    went    to    college    in    Cairo,    where    he    was    president    of    the    Union    of    Palestinian    Students.    In    the    1950s,    he    helped    found    the    guerrilla    group    Fatah    to    fight    for    a    Palestinian    homeland,    and    he    became    of    the    Palestinian    Liberation    Organization    (PLO)    in    1968.    In    1972,    Arafat    became    the    first    person    from    a    non-    govemmental    organization    to    address    the    UN    Assembly.    seen    as    a    terrorist    by    many,    Arafat    worked    hard    towards    a(n)    settlement    with    Israel,    and    September    1995,    he    signed    a    historic    agreement  .  Israel's    President    Rabin,    giving    Palesüne    self-rule    on    the    West    Bank.    

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Correct answer: Born

Explanation: The word 'Born' is the correct form here as it serves as a past participle, fitting grammatically into the sentence structure. It indicates the state of having come into existence, which aligns with the context of Arafat's origin in Gaza.

Meaning: 'Born' refers to the act of being brought into life or existence, indicating where Arafat originated from.

Wrong options:

  • Been born: This phrase is a perfect participle and does not fit grammatically in this context, as it suggests a completed action rather than a simple state of being.
  • Who was born: This option introduces a relative clause that is unnecessary and disrupts the flow of the sentence, making it overly complex for the intended meaning.
  • To be born: This infinitive form does not fit the past context of the sentence, as it implies a future or hypothetical situation rather than a factual statement about Arafat's birth.
  • Having been born: This perfect participle phrase is also unnecessarily complex for the context, suggesting a completed action that is not needed here.
Correct answer: chairman

Explanation: The term 'chairman' is the appropriate choice as it denotes a position of leadership within an organization, fitting contextually and grammatically in the sentence about Arafat's role in the PLO.

Meaning: 'Chairman' refers to the person in charge of a meeting or organization, indicating Arafat's leadership role in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

Wrong options:

  • monitor: This term implies oversight or observation, which does not accurately reflect Arafat's leadership role in the PLO.
  • cunductor: This appears to be a misspelling of 'conductor,' which refers to someone who directs a performance or operation, not fitting the context of organizational leadership.
  • tutor: A tutor is someone who teaches or instructs, which does not align with the context of Arafat's position in the PLO.
  • coach: While a coach implies guidance, it is typically used in sports contexts and does not convey the formal leadership role that 'chairman' does.
Correct answer: Although

Explanation: The word 'Although' serves as a conjunction that introduces a contrast, fitting well grammatically and contextually to indicate that despite being seen as a terrorist, Arafat was working towards peace.

Meaning: 'Although' means 'in spite of the fact that,' introducing a contrasting idea about Arafat's perception and his efforts.

Wrong options:

  • Since: This word indicates a cause-and-effect relationship, which does not fit the contrasting context of Arafat's actions versus perceptions.
  • Till: This term suggests a time frame or limit, which is not relevant to the contrasting ideas being presented in the sentence.
  • Because: This word indicates a reason, which does not align with the contrasting nature of the statement about Arafat's efforts and perceptions.
  • However: While 'However' also indicates contrast, it is typically used to start a new sentence or clause, making it less suitable in this specific grammatical structure.
Correct answer: peaceful

Explanation: The word 'peaceful' is an adjective that describes the type of settlement Arafat was working towards, fitting grammatically and contextually in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Peaceful' means free from conflict or disturbance, indicating Arafat's goal in negotiations with Israel.

Wrong options:

  • forgetful: This adjective describes a lack of memory, which is irrelevant to the context of a settlement and does not fit the intended meaning.
  • hostile: This term implies aggression or opposition, which contradicts the idea of a settlement that Arafat was striving for.
  • awful: This word conveys something negative or unpleasant, which does not align with the positive connotation of a settlement that is desired.
  • delightful: While this word has a positive connotation, it does not accurately describe the serious nature of a political settlement.
Correct answer: with

Explanation: The preposition 'with' is the correct choice as it indicates a partnership or agreement between Arafat and Israel, fitting grammatically and contextually in the sentence.

Meaning: 'With' indicates a connection or association, showing that Arafat signed the agreement in collaboration with Israel.

Wrong options:

  • over: This preposition suggests a sense of superiority or control, which does not accurately reflect the nature of the agreement being signed.
  • against: This term implies opposition, which contradicts the collaborative nature of the agreement between Arafat and Israel.
  • for: This preposition indicates support or favor, but does not convey the direct relationship of signing an agreement with another party.
  • instead of: This phrase suggests substitution, which does not fit the context of signing an agreement with Israel.

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