Professor Tamsin Ford, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Exeter Medical School, the design, involving children to give feedback on which style of questionnaire they could relate to best. She said: “When we’re out research in schools, it can be really hard to meaningfully assess how very young children are feeling. We couldn’t find anything that could provide what we needed, so we decided to create something.”
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Correct answer: available
Explanation: The word 'available' fits grammatically as it describes the state of the questionnaire being ready for download. It aligns with the context of accessibility, indicating that the questionnaire can be obtained without cost.
Meaning: 'Available' means that something is ready for use or can be accessed, in this case, the questionnaire can be downloaded for free.
Wrong options:
- asked: 'Asked' is a past tense verb that does not fit the context of describing the current state of the questionnaire.
- wants: 'Wants' is a present tense verb that implies desire, which does not apply here as we are discussing the availability of the questionnaire.
- wished: 'Wished' is a past tense verb that indicates a desire for something that is not currently true, which does not fit the context of the questionnaire being ready for download.
Correct answer: uses
Explanation: The word 'uses' is the correct present tense verb that describes the action of the questionnaire employing emoticon-style faces. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the ongoing function of the questionnaire.
Meaning: 'Uses' means to employ something for a purpose, in this case, the questionnaire employs emoticon-style faces to gauge feelings.
Wrong options:
- using: 'Using' is a gerund form and does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence, which requires a simple present verb.
- use: 'Use' is the base form of the verb and does not agree with the singular subject 'It' in the sentence.
- used: 'Used' is the past tense form, which does not fit as the sentence describes a current action.
Correct answer: designed
Explanation: The word 'designed' is the correct past participle that describes the action taken to create the questionnaire. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the purpose behind the creation of the questionnaire.
Meaning: 'Designed' means to have created or planned something with a specific purpose in mind, in this case, the questionnaire was created to assist teachers.
Wrong options:
- formed: 'Formed' implies a physical or structural creation, which does not accurately reflect the conceptual nature of the questionnaire's development.
- created: 'Created' is a synonym but does not fit the specific context of the questionnaire's purpose as well as 'designed' does.
- commissioned: 'Commissioned' implies that someone was hired to create something, which does not align with the context of the questionnaire being developed by experts.
Correct answer: communicate
Explanation: The word 'communicate' is the correct verb that describes the action teachers and others need to take regarding complex emotions. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the need for interaction and expression of feelings.
Meaning: 'Communicate' means to share or exchange information, in this case, about emotions with young children.
Wrong options:
- ask: 'Ask' implies a request for information, which is too narrow in scope compared to the broader need to express and discuss emotions.
- think: 'Think' does not fit as it refers to the process of considering something rather than the act of sharing or expressing feelings.
- learn: 'Learn' implies acquiring knowledge, which does not align with the context of interacting with children about their emotions.
Correct answer: led
Explanation: The word 'led' is the correct past tense verb that describes Professor Ford's role in guiding the design process. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates her leadership in the project.
Meaning: 'Led' means to have guided or directed a process, in this case, Professor Ford directed the design of the questionnaire.
Wrong options:
- stalked: 'Stalked' implies following someone in a threatening manner, which is completely inappropriate and irrelevant in this context.
- stumped: 'Stumped' means to be confused or unable to solve a problem, which does not fit the context of leading a design process.
- lost: 'Lost' implies a lack of direction or understanding, which contradicts the role of leading the design.
Correct answer: carrying
Explanation: The word 'carrying' is the correct present participle that describes the ongoing action of conducting research. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the process of performing research in schools.
Meaning: 'Carrying' means to be in the process of doing something, in this case, conducting research.
Wrong options:
- carried: 'Carried' is the past tense form, which does not fit as the sentence describes an ongoing action.
- carries: 'Carries' is the present tense form but does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence, which requires a participle.
- carry: 'Carry' is the base form of the verb and does not agree with the structure of the sentence.
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