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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49495 British Banknotes
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The  first  images  of  banknotes  featuring  Britain’s  King  Charles  III  were  unveiled  on  Tuesday  by  the  Bank  of  England.  Charles’    will  appear  on  English  notes  of  £5,  £10,  £20  and  £50.  Meanwhile,  the  rest  of  the  design  will    the  same  as  the  current  notes  that  feature  the  late  Queen  Elizabeth  II  on  the  front.  The  reverse  side  of  the  notes  will  remain  unchanged  --  the  current  designs  feature  portraits  of  Winston  Churchill,  Jane  Austen,  JMW  Turner  and  Alan  Turing  on  the  reverse  of  the  £5,  £10,  £20  and  £50  notes,  .  And  to  minimize  the  environmental  and  financial  impact  of  this  change,  new  notes  will  only  be  printed  to  replace  worn  banknotes  and  to  meet  any  overall  increase  in  demand  for  banknotes.  The  new  banknotes  are  expected  to    circulation  by  mid-2024  and  will  co-circulate  with  notes  featuring  the  Queen’s  portrait,  which  will  remain  legal  tender  in  the  UK,  according  to  the  bank.

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Correct answer: portrait

Explanation: The word 'portrait' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to a representation of a person, specifically in this context, King Charles III. It aligns contextually with the sentence, which discusses images of banknotes featuring the king, making it the most appropriate choice.

Meaning: 'Portrait' means a painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, particularly one that captures their likeness, which is exactly what will appear on the banknotes.

Wrong options:

  • cornerstone: The term 'cornerstone' refers to a fundamental principle or element, which does not fit the context of depicting an image on banknotes.
  • portion: 'Portion' means a part of a whole, which is not relevant when discussing the image of a person on currency.
  • plagiarism: 'Plagiarism' refers to the act of copying someone else's work, which is unrelated to the context of banknotes and images.
Correct answer: remain

Explanation: The verb 'remain' is correctly used here to indicate that the rest of the design will stay unchanged. It fits grammatically in the future tense and contextually aligns with the idea of continuity in the banknote design.

Meaning: 'Remain' means to continue to exist or stay the same, indicating that the design will not change despite the new portrait.

Wrong options:

  • surpass: 'Surpass' means to exceed or go beyond, which contradicts the idea of the design staying the same.
  • signify: 'Signify' means to indicate or represent, which does not fit the context of the design remaining unchanged.
  • replicate: 'Replicate' means to make an exact copy, which implies change rather than continuity.
Correct answer: respectively

Explanation: The adverb 'respectively' is used to indicate that the order of the items mentioned corresponds to the order of the subjects. It fits grammatically and contextually, clarifying that each portrait corresponds to the specific banknote mentioned.

Meaning: 'Respectively' means in the order given, which helps clarify that each person is featured on the corresponding banknote.

Wrong options:

  • pervasively: 'Pervasively' means spreading widely throughout an area, which does not fit the context of listing specific portraits on banknotes.
  • variously: 'Variously' means in different ways, which does not accurately describe the specific order of portraits on the notes.
  • audaciously: 'Audaciously' means in a bold or daring manner, which is irrelevant to the context of listing portraits.
Correct answer: enter

Explanation: The verb 'enter' is appropriately used to indicate that the new banknotes will begin to circulate. It fits grammatically in the future tense and contextually aligns with the discussion of the introduction of new currency.

Meaning: 'Enter' means to come into a place or situation, in this case, referring to the new banknotes coming into circulation.

Wrong options:

  • hinge: 'Hinge' refers to a joint or mechanism that allows movement, which does not fit the context of banknotes being introduced.
  • divert: 'Divert' means to change direction or focus, which is not relevant to the introduction of new banknotes.
  • inoculate: 'Inoculate' means to introduce a vaccine or to protect against something, which is unrelated to the context of currency circulation.

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