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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49459 Dairy-tech
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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.
Now,  one  tech  startup  wants  to  take  wearables  to  another  market:  cows.  The  company’s  “mooON”  device  goes  around  the  animal’s  leg,  and    their  activity  levels.  When  cows  are  sick,  they  move  less,  and  when  they  are  ovulating,  they  move  more.  Stellapps  combines  information  from  the  step  trackers  with  data  that  farmers  and  vets  enter  into  a  smartphone  app,  which    reminders  for  routine  protocols  such  as  vaccinations  and  artificial  insemination.  Healthier  cows  produce  more  milk,  and  by  tracking  and  better  managing  their  animals,  so  farmers  can  increase  .  In  India,  Stellapps  uses  an  ultrasonic  analyzer  to  measure  the  nutritional  content  of  the  milk.  At  the  unit,  volume  sensors  monitor  the  milk  to  prevent  it  from  being  watered  down  or  stolen,  says  Mukundan.  From  there,  the  milk  is  taken  to  a  processing  plant  to  be  pasteurized  and  packaged,  or    into  products  like  cheese  or  yogurt.

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Correct answer: tracks

Explanation: The verb 'tracks' fits grammatically as it is in the present tense, matching the subject 'device' and indicating an ongoing action of monitoring the cows' activity levels. Contextually, it aligns with the purpose of the device, which is to monitor or keep a record of the cows' movements.

Meaning: 'Tracks' means to monitor or follow the progress or movement of something, in this case, the activity levels of cows.

Wrong options:

  • stabilizes: The verb 'stabilizes' implies making something steady or stable, which does not accurately describe the function of monitoring activity levels.
  • polls: The verb 'polls' suggests gathering opinions or data from a group, which is not relevant to the context of monitoring animal activity.
  • overwhelms: The verb 'overwhelms' means to overpower or inundate, which is not applicable in the context of tracking activity.
Correct answer: issues

Explanation: The verb 'issues' is appropriate here as it indicates the action of providing or distributing reminders, fitting grammatically with the subject 'app' in the present tense. Contextually, it makes sense as the app is designed to send out reminders for important protocols.

Meaning: 'Issues' means to provide or distribute something, such as reminders or notifications, to users.

Wrong options:

  • argues: The verb 'argues' implies presenting a case or reasoning, which does not fit the context of sending reminders.
  • imbues: The verb 'imbues' means to inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality, which is not relevant to the action of sending reminders.
  • retrieves: The verb 'retrieves' means to get something back or recover it, which does not match the context of providing reminders.
Correct answer: yields

Explanation: The noun 'yields' fits grammatically as it refers to the amount produced, aligning with the context of increasing production. It is in the plural form, which is appropriate for the context of agricultural output.

Meaning: 'Yields' refers to the amount of product or profit produced, especially in agriculture, indicating the output from the cows.

Wrong options:

  • fields: The noun 'fields' refers to areas of land, which does not relate to the concept of production or output in this context.
  • infields: The term 'infields' is not commonly used in this context and does not convey a relevant meaning related to production.
  • heralds: The verb 'heralds' means to announce or proclaim, which does not fit the context of measuring or increasing production.
Correct answer: converted

Explanation: The verb 'converted' is suitable as it indicates the process of changing milk into other products, fitting grammatically in the past participle form to describe the action taken on the milk. Contextually, it aligns with the process of transforming milk into cheese or yogurt.

Meaning: 'Converted' means to change something into a different form or use, in this case, changing milk into dairy products.

Wrong options:

  • contracted: The verb 'contracted' means to enter into a formal agreement, which does not apply to the transformation of milk.
  • combated: The verb 'combated' means to fight against something, which is irrelevant in the context of processing milk.
  • constrained: The verb 'constrained' means to limit or restrict, which does not fit the context of changing milk into products.

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