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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49851 Goat Towers
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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.
Goat  towers  date  back  over  a  century,  but  many  more  recent  ones    their  inspiration  back  to  one  in  particular:  Torre  das  Cabras  (Tower  of  the  Goats),  a  winding  turret  built  in  Portugal  during  the  late  1800s.  This  particular  tower    a  jagged  stone  facade  wrapped  in  a  wooden  ramp  and  topped  with  a  round  peaked  roof.  While  not  quite  as  aesthetically  lofty  as  a  faux  Roman  temple,  Egyptian  pyramid,  or  Gothic  abbey,  it  was  in  many  ways  a  product  of  its  era,  at  home  in  a  period  filled  with  architectural  follies  designed  to    up  landscapes.  Situated  on  a  broad  winery  estate,  the  goat  tower  is  one  of  various  “artistic  daydreams  with  no    explanation,”  according  to  13th-generation  member  of  the  family  that  owns  the  land.  It  was  built  by  his  ancestors,  who  believed  that  “the  goats  did  not  belong  to  the  plains  and  thus  built  the  goat  tower,  so  they  could  have  a  mountain.”

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Correct answer: trace

Explanation: The verb 'trace' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of following or finding the origin of something, which aligns with the context of seeking inspiration. It is in the present tense, matching the overall tense of the sentence, and logically connects the recent towers to their historical inspiration.

Meaning: To 'trace' means to follow or discover the origin or development of something, in this case, the inspiration for recent goat towers.

Wrong options:

  • write: The verb 'write' implies creating text, which does not fit the context of drawing inspiration from a historical source.
  • hold: The verb 'hold' suggests possession or support, which is not relevant to the idea of finding inspiration from a past structure.
  • push: The verb 'push' indicates force or movement, which does not relate to the concept of tracing inspiration.
Correct answer: features

Explanation: The verb 'features' is appropriate as it describes what the tower has or presents, fitting grammatically in the present tense. It aligns with the context of describing the characteristics of the Torre das Cabras, making it a logical choice.

Meaning: To 'feature' means to have or include something as a prominent part, in this case, the jagged stone facade of the tower.

Wrong options:

  • manifests: The verb 'manifests' suggests showing or displaying, which is less direct than 'features' when describing physical attributes.
  • provides: The verb 'provides' implies supplying something, which does not accurately convey the idea of the tower having specific characteristics.
  • attempts: The verb 'attempts' indicates trying to do something, which does not fit the context of describing the tower's attributes.
Correct answer: liven

Explanation: The verb 'liven' fits grammatically as it suggests making something more lively or interesting, which aligns with the context of enhancing landscapes. It is in the present tense, consistent with the overall sentence structure.

Meaning: To 'liven' means to make something more lively or vibrant, in this case, enhancing the visual appeal of landscapes with architectural follies.

Wrong options:

  • liven: The verb 'liven' fits perfectly, so this option is not applicable as a wrong choice.
  • grown: The verb 'grown' implies an increase in size or development, which does not relate to the idea of enhancing landscapes.
  • sign: The verb 'sign' does not fit grammatically or contextually, as it suggests indicating or marking, which is unrelated to the enhancement of landscapes.
  • end: The verb 'end' implies a conclusion, which contradicts the idea of making landscapes more lively.
Correct answer: functional

Explanation: The adjective 'functional' fits grammatically as it describes something that serves a purpose. In this context, it aligns with the idea of the goat tower lacking a practical explanation, making it a logical choice.

Meaning: 'Functional' means designed to be practical and useful, which in this case refers to the goat tower not having a practical purpose.

Wrong options:

  • diffidend: The word 'diffidend' is a misspelling of 'diffident,' which means shy or lacking confidence, and does not fit the context of explaining the tower's purpose.
  • aesthetic: The adjective 'aesthetic' relates to beauty or artistic value, which does not address the practical aspect of the tower's explanation.
  • advanced: The adjective 'advanced' implies a higher level of development or complexity, which does not relate to the idea of lacking a functional explanation.

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