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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #47273 Eureka
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The  king  had  commissioned  the  crafting  of  a  crown  as  a  tribute  to  the  gods.  He  gave  a  carefully  weighed  amount  of  gold  to  a  smith,  who  produced  a  beautiful  crown  within  due  course.  The  king  became  suspicious,  however,    the  craftsman  had  not  used  all  of  the  gold  he  had  been  given  in  the  crown.  It  was  a  common  trick  to  alloy  gold  with  cheaper  silver,  but  the  King  knew  no  way  of  proving  that  the  craftsman  had  been  dishonest.  He  called  upon  his  close  friend  Archimedes  to  solve  the  problem.  Archimedes  knew  that  gold  and  silver  have  different  densities,    that  a  lump  of  gold  will  weigh  about  twice  as  much  as  a  lump  of  silver  the  same  size.  The  trouble  was  that  no  one  knew  how  to  work  out  the  size  of  an  irregularly  shaped  object  like  a  crown.  Whilst  he  was  pondering  this  conundrum,  Archimedes  went  to  the  public  baths  to  relax.  As  he  slipped  into  the  water  he  noticed  some  spilling  over  the  edge,  and  he  had  a  sudden  flash  of  inspiration.  The    water  must  have  exactly  the  same  volume  as  him.  And  if  you  know  the  volume  of  an  object  you  can  easily  calculate  its  density.  All  Archimedes  had  to  do  was  find  out  whether  a  lump  of  pure  gold,  with  the  same  volume  as  the  crown,  weighed  more.  The  crown  would  be  lighter  than  it  should  be  if  the  craftsman  had  deviously  used  some  silver  instead.  Archimedes,  in  a  fit  of  jubilation,  leapt  straight  out  of  the  bath  and  ran  naked  down  the  streets  shouting  "Eureka!"  –  "I've  found  it!".  The  goldsmith  soon    and  was  dealt  with  by  the  King.

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Correct answer: that

Explanation: The word 'that' introduces a noun clause, which is necessary here to indicate the king's suspicion about the craftsman's actions. It fits grammatically as it connects the main clause with the subordinate clause, maintaining the sentence's structure.

Meaning: 'That' is used to introduce a statement or a clause, indicating what the king suspected regarding the craftsman.

Wrong options:

  • if: 'If' introduces a conditional clause, which does not fit the context of expressing suspicion about a fact.
  • whether: 'Whether' is used to introduce alternatives or choices, which is not applicable here as the king's suspicion is not conditional.
  • thus: 'Thus' indicates a conclusion or result, which does not align with the context of expressing suspicion.
Correct answer: meaning

Explanation: The word 'meaning' serves as a noun that explains the significance of the previous statement about densities. It fits grammatically as it acts as the subject of the clause that follows.

Meaning: 'Meaning' refers to the significance or interpretation of the fact that gold and silver have different densities.

Wrong options:

  • meant: 'Meant' is the past tense of 'mean,' which does not fit here as the sentence requires a noun, not a verb.
  • means: 'Means' is a present tense verb or a noun referring to methods or resources, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed.
  • to mean: 'To mean' is an infinitive form that does not fit grammatically in this context where a noun is required.
Correct answer: displaced

Explanation: The word 'displaced' correctly describes the water that is pushed out of the way when Archimedes enters the bath. It fits grammatically as it functions as a past participle describing the state of the water.

Meaning: 'Displaced' means moved from its original position, indicating that the water level rises when Archimedes enters.

Wrong options:

  • submerged: 'Submerged' means to be completely underwater, which does not accurately describe the water's reaction to Archimedes entering the bath.
  • disposed: 'Disposed' means to arrange or get rid of, which does not fit the context of water being moved.
  • diagnosed: 'Diagnosed' refers to identifying a condition or problem, which is irrelevant in the context of water movement.
Correct answer: confessed

Explanation: The word 'confessed' indicates that the goldsmith admitted to wrongdoing, fitting grammatically as it is in the past tense to match the narrative's timeline.

Meaning: 'Confessed' means to admit to a crime or wrongdoing, indicating that the goldsmith acknowledged his dishonesty.

Wrong options:

  • conjured: 'Conjured' means to summon or bring to mind, which does not fit the context of admitting guilt.
  • contradicted: 'Contradicted' means to assert the opposite of a statement, which is not applicable as the goldsmith is admitting guilt, not denying it.
  • condemned: 'Condemned' means to express strong disapproval or to sentence someone, which does not fit as it does not indicate the goldsmith's admission of guilt.

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