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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49339 Brainpower
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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.
You  may  have  heard  that  humans  only  use  10  percent  of  their  brain  power,  and  that  if  you  could    the  rest  of  your  brainpower,  you  could  do  so  much  more.  You  could  become  a  super  genius,  or  acquire  psychic  powers  like  mind  reading  and  telekinesis.  However,  there  is  a  powerful  body  of  evidence    the  10  percent  myth.  Scientists  have  consistently  shown  that  humans  use  their  entire  brain  throughout  each  day.  Despite  the  evidence,  the  10  percent  myth  has  inspired  many  references  in  the  cultural  imagination.  Films  like  "Limitless"  and  "Lucy"    protagonists  who  develop  godlike  powers  thanks  to  drugs  that  unlock  the  previously    90  percent  of  the  brain.  A  2013  study  showed  that  about  65  percent  of  Americans  believe  the  trope,  and  a  1998  study  showed  that  a  full  third  of  psychology  majors,  who  focus  on  the  workings  of  the  brain,  fell  for  it.

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Correct answer: unleash

Explanation: The word 'unleash' fits grammatically and contextually as it suggests releasing or setting free the potential of the brain, which aligns with the idea of utilizing more brainpower. It is a verb that conveys action, matching the structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Unleash' means to release or set free, particularly in the context of potential or power, implying that one could access more of their brain's capabilities.

Wrong options:

  • unnerve: 'Unnerve' means to make someone feel anxious or unsettled, which does not fit the context of enhancing brainpower.
  • underlie: 'Underlie' means to be the cause or basis of something, which does not convey the idea of actively using or releasing brainpower.
  • uncover: 'Uncover' means to reveal or discover something hidden, but it does not imply the active release of potential like 'unleash' does.
Correct answer: debunking

Explanation: The term 'debunking' is appropriate here as it means to expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, which fits the context of disproving the 10 percent brain usage claim. It aligns with the grammatical structure as a gerund that serves as the subject of the clause.

Meaning: 'Debunking' refers to the act of disproving or revealing the truth about a misconception or myth, particularly in a scientific context.

Wrong options:

  • diluting: 'Diluting' means to make something weaker or less concentrated, which does not fit the context of disproving a myth.
  • colliding: 'Colliding' refers to coming into conflict or crashing together, which is unrelated to the act of disproving a claim.
  • swerving: 'Swerving' means to change direction suddenly, which does not relate to the context of addressing a myth.
Correct answer: depict

Explanation: The word 'depict' is suitable as it means to represent or portray something in a particular way, which fits the context of films showing characters with extraordinary abilities. It is a verb that aligns with the sentence structure and conveys the intended meaning.

Meaning: 'Depict' means to show or represent something in a visual or narrative form, particularly in films or literature.

Wrong options:

  • convict: 'Convict' means to declare someone guilty of a crime, which does not fit the context of portraying characters in films.
  • constrict: 'Constrict' means to make something narrower or tighter, which is unrelated to the idea of representation in films.
  • restrict: 'Restrict' means to limit or control, which does not convey the idea of showing or portraying characters.
Correct answer: inaccessible

Explanation: The term 'inaccessible' fits well as it describes something that cannot be reached or accessed, which aligns with the context of the brain's potential being portrayed as untapped. It is an adjective that matches the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Inaccessible' means not able to be reached or accessed, particularly in the context of potential or resources that are not available.

Wrong options:

  • insusceptible: 'Insusceptible' means not able to be affected by something, which does not fit the context of brain potential.
  • insupportable: 'Insupportable' means unable to be supported or justified, which does not relate to the idea of brain access.
  • interpersonal: 'Interpersonal' refers to relationships between people, which is unrelated to the concept of brain potential.

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