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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #47189 Roaring across
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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.
Roaring    across    the    bay    in    a    motorised    rubber    boat,    we    were    told    by    the    captain    to    see    our    eyes    open.    With    the    engine    turned    off,    it    wasn't    long    before    half    a    dozen    dolphins    came    swimming    around    us.    Eventually,    two    came    up    beside    the    boat    and    popped    their    heads    out    of    the    water    to    give    us    a    wide    grin.    Dolphin    watching    is    just    one    of    the    many    unexpected    attractions    of    a    holiday    in    South    Carolina,    in    the    USA.    The    state    has    long    been    popularwith    golfers    and,    with    dozens    of    in    the    area,    it    is    a    golfer's    paradise.    But    even    the    keenest    golfer    needs    other    diversions    and    we    soon    found    the    resorts    had    plenty    to  .  In    fact,    Charleston,    which    is    midway    along    the    is    one    of    the    most    interesting    cities    in    the    USA.    and    is    where    the    first    shots    in    the    Civil    War    were  .

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Correct answer: right

Explanation: The word 'right' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the correct position of the dolphins beside the boat, aligning with the preposition 'up' to describe their location accurately.

Meaning: 'Right' in this context means 'directly' or 'exactly,' indicating the precise position of the dolphins next to the boat.

Wrong options:

  • direct: While 'direct' suggests a straightforward position, it does not fit well with 'up' as it lacks the naturalness of 'right' in this context.
  • exact: 'Exact' implies precision but does not convey the spatial relationship as effectively as 'right' does in this sentence.
  • precise: Similar to 'exact,' 'precise' denotes accuracy but does not work well with 'up' to describe location.
Correct answer: courses

Explanation: The term 'courses' is the correct choice as it refers specifically to golf courses, which is the context of the sentence, fitting grammatically and contextually with the preceding text about golfing.

Meaning: 'Courses' refers to areas designated for playing golf, where golfers can practice and enjoy the sport.

Wrong options:

  • pitches: 'Pitches' typically refers to fields for sports like soccer or cricket, making it unsuitable in the context of golf.
  • grounds: While 'grounds' can refer to areas for various sports, it is too vague and does not specifically denote golf, unlike 'courses.'
  • courts: 'Courts' are associated with sports like tennis or basketball, which does not align with the context of golfing.
Correct answer: trully

Explanation: The word 'trully' fits grammatically as it serves as an adverb modifying the sentence, emphasizing the extent to which the area is a golfer's paradise, aligning with the tone of the passage.

Meaning: 'Trully' means 'genuinely' or 'really,' reinforcing the idea that the area is indeed a paradise for golfers.

Wrong options:

  • fully: 'Fully' implies completeness but does not convey the same sense of authenticity as 'trully' in this context.
  • honestly: 'Honestly' suggests sincerity but does not fit the context of describing a place as a paradise for golfers.
  • purely: 'Purely' indicates exclusivity but does not effectively communicate the genuine nature of the golfing experience.
Correct answer: supply

Explanation: The word 'supply' is appropriate as it indicates providing a variety of options or services, fitting well with the context of resorts offering diversions.

Meaning: 'Supply' means to provide or make available, indicating that the resorts have many options for visitors.

Wrong options:

  • show: 'Show' implies displaying something but does not convey the idea of providing services or options as effectively as 'supply.'
  • provide: While 'provide' is similar, it lacks the nuance of abundance that 'supply' conveys in this context.
  • offer: 'Offer' is close but does not capture the sense of availability and abundance that 'supply' does.
Correct answer: coast

Explanation: The term 'coast' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the land along the sea, which is relevant to the location of Charleston in relation to the Civil War.

Meaning: 'Coast' refers to the area where land meets the sea, indicating the geographical setting of Charleston.

Wrong options:

  • beach: 'Beach' refers specifically to sandy shores, which is too narrow a term for the broader context of Charleston's location.
  • sea: 'Sea' is a body of water and does not describe the land area, making it unsuitable in this context.
  • shore: 'Shore' is similar to 'coast' but is less commonly used to describe the broader area in this context.
Correct answer: fired

Explanation: The word 'fired' is the correct choice as it accurately describes the action of shooting in a military context, fitting grammatically and contextually with the historical reference to the Civil War.

Meaning: 'Fired' means to discharge a weapon, which is appropriate in the context of the first shots of the Civil War.

Wrong options:

  • thrown: 'Thrown' is typically used for objects like balls and does not apply to firearms, making it incorrect in this context.
  • aimed: 'Aimed' refers to the act of directing a weapon but does not convey the action of shooting, which 'fired' does.
  • pilled: 'Pilled' is not a standard term in this context and does not relate to the action of shooting.

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