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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #6386 EE&AVG
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There  has  been  increased  research  interest  in  the  use  of  active  video  games  (in  which  players  physically  interact  with  images  on  screen)  as  a  means  to    physical  activity  in  children.  The  aim  of  this  review  was  to  assess  active  video  games  as  a  means  of  increasing  energy  expenditure  and  physical  activity  behavior  in  children.  Studies  were  obtained  from  computerized  searches  of  multiple  electronic  bibliographic  databases.  The  last  search  was  conducted  in  December  2008.  Eleven  studies  focused  on  the  quantification  of  the  energy  cost  associated  with  playing  active  video  games,  and  eight  studies  focused  on  the  utility  of  active  video  games  as  an    to  increase  physical  activity  in  children.  Compared  with  traditional  non  active  video  games,  active  video  games    greater  energy  expenditure,  which  was  similar  in  intensity  to  mild  to  moderate  intensity  physical  activity.  The  intervention  studies  indicate  that  active  video  games  may  have  the  potential  to  increase  free-living  physical  activity  and  improve  body    in  children;  however,  methodological  limitations  prevent    conclusions.  Future  research  should  focus  on  larger,  methodologically  sound  intervention  trials  to  provide  definitive  answers  as  to  whether  this  technology  is  effective  in    long-term  physical  activity  in  children.

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Correct answer: promote

Explanation: The word 'promote' fits grammatically as it is a verb that indicates the action of encouraging or supporting something, which aligns with the context of increasing physical activity in children. It is in the correct tense and form to match the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Promote' means to encourage or support the development or growth of something, in this case, physical activity.

Wrong options:

  • dissipate: Dissipate means to disperse or scatter, which does not fit the context of encouraging physical activity.
  • prohibit: Prohibit means to forbid or prevent, which is the opposite of what is intended in this context.
  • disgruntle: Disgruntle means to make someone dissatisfied or unhappy, which is irrelevant to the context of promoting physical activity.
Correct answer: intervention

Explanation: The term 'intervention' is appropriate here as it refers to a strategy or action taken to improve a situation, which fits the context of increasing physical activity in children. It is a noun that aligns with the grammatical structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Intervention' refers to the act of intervening, especially to improve a situation, such as using active video games to enhance physical activity.

Wrong options:

  • way: Way is too vague and does not specifically indicate a method or strategy for increasing physical activity.
  • necessity: Necessity implies something that is essential, which does not fit the context of a method or strategy.
  • importance: Importance refers to the significance of something, which does not convey the action of improving physical activity.
Correct answer: elicited

Explanation: The word 'elicited' is the correct past tense form of the verb 'elicit,' meaning to draw out or bring forth. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the action of active video games resulting in greater energy expenditure.

Meaning: 'Elicited' means to draw out a response or reaction, in this case, greater energy expenditure from playing active video games.

Wrong options:

  • evicted: Evicted means to be forcibly removed from a place, which is unrelated to the context of energy expenditure.
  • elicitation: Elicitation is a noun and does not fit grammatically in the sentence where a verb is required.
  • eviction: Eviction refers to the act of being removed, which does not apply to the context of energy expenditure.
Correct answer: composition

Explanation: The word 'composition' fits well as it refers to the makeup or structure of something, in this case, body composition. It is a noun that aligns with the context of discussing physical health in children.

Meaning: 'Composition' refers to the way in which something is made up, particularly in terms of body fat and muscle mass.

Wrong options:

  • image: Image refers to a visual representation and does not relate to physical health or body structure.
  • composure: Composure refers to a state of calmness or self-control, which is not relevant to the context of physical health.
  • posture: Posture refers to the position of the body, which is related but does not encompass the broader concept of body composition.
Correct answer: definitive

Explanation: The word 'definitive' is an adjective that means conclusive or final, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the type of conclusions that are being prevented due to limitations.

Meaning: 'Definitive' means providing a final solution or answer, indicating that the conclusions drawn are not yet conclusive.

Wrong options:

  • defining: Defining is a verb and does not fit grammatically in the context of describing conclusions.
  • definition: Definition is a noun that does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence where an adjective is needed.
  • defines: Defines is a verb form that does not fit the context of describing the nature of conclusions.
Correct answer: promoting

Explanation: The word 'promoting' is the gerund form of the verb 'promote,' which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the ongoing action of encouraging long-term physical activity in children.

Meaning: 'Promoting' means to actively support or encourage something, in this case, long-term physical activity.

Wrong options:

  • framing: Framing refers to constructing or presenting something in a particular way, which does not fit the context of encouraging physical activity.
  • causing: Causing implies bringing about an effect, but it does not convey the supportive action of encouraging physical activity.
  • varying: Varying means to change or alter, which does not align with the intent of encouraging consistent physical activity.

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