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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #6313 Gender 4
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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.
Gender  equality  campaign    called  for  cultural  change.  The    stereotype  that  men  must  be  the  ,  and  women  should  stay  at  home,  is    today.  Although  the  change  in  norms  and  attitudes  has  been  slow.

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Correct answer: has

Explanation: The word 'has' is the correct form of the verb to agree with the singular subject 'campaign.' It fits grammatically as it indicates that the campaign has been ongoing and aligns with the present perfect tense used in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Has' is a form of the verb 'to have,' used here to indicate possession or an ongoing action related to the campaign.

Wrong options:

  • have: 'Have' is used with plural subjects or with 'I' and 'you,' making it incorrect here as 'campaign' is singular.
  • is: 'Is' indicates a state of being, which does not convey the ongoing action of the campaign effectively in this context.
  • been: 'Been' is the past participle of 'be' and cannot stand alone without an auxiliary verb, making it grammatically incorrect in this position.
Correct answer: traditional

Explanation: The word 'traditional' accurately describes the stereotype as it refers to long-established norms and practices, fitting contextually and grammatically as an adjective modifying 'stereotype.'

Meaning: 'Traditional' means relating to customs or beliefs that have been handed down from generation to generation.

Wrong options:

  • formal: 'Formal' refers to a structured or official manner, which does not accurately describe the stereotype in question.
  • famous: 'Famous' implies widespread recognition, which does not apply to the nature of the stereotype being discussed.
  • true: 'True' indicates correctness or reality, but does not provide the necessary descriptive quality for the stereotype.
Correct answer: earner

Explanation: The word 'earner' fits grammatically as it is a noun that completes the phrase 'men must be the...' and contextually aligns with the stereotype of men being the primary financial providers.

Meaning: 'Earner' refers to someone who earns money, particularly in the context of a job or profession.

Wrong options:

  • captain: 'Captain' typically refers to a leader in a specific context, such as sports or military, and does not fit the financial context of the stereotype.
  • leader: 'Leader' is a general term for someone who leads, but it does not specifically address the financial aspect implied in the stereotype.
  • politician: 'Politician' refers to someone involved in politics, which does not relate to the financial responsibilities described in the stereotype.
Correct answer: challenged

Explanation: The word 'challenged' is the past participle form used here to indicate that the stereotype is being questioned or confronted in the present, fitting grammatically and contextually with the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Challenged' means to question or dispute something, indicating that the stereotype is being actively opposed today.

Wrong options:

  • challenging: 'Challenging' is a present participle that implies an ongoing action but does not fit the grammatical structure needed here.
  • challenges: 'Challenges' is a plural noun or present tense verb that does not agree with the sentence structure requiring a past participle.
  • challenge: 'Challenge' as a noun does not fit grammatically in this context where a verb form is required.

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