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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #971 Copyright
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear: Select the appropriate answer choice for each blank.
The  presentation  will  cover  copyright's  position  as  one  of  the  intellectual  property  rights  and  how  it    from  other  intellectual  rights  it  will  give    of  what  copyright  protects  as  well  as  what  may  be  done  with  copyright  protected  works  without  permission  under  permitted  acts  (sometimes  or  so-called  exception).  It  is  by  manipulating  the  restricted  acts  through  licensing  arrangements  that  rights  owners    and  exploit  commercial  markets  in  contrast  to  commercial  markets,  the  growth  of  open  source  and  open  content  licensing  models  has    established  business  models.  The  presentation  gives  a  brief  commentary  on  two  of  the  more    open  licensing  frameworks  the  GNU  Creative  Common  licenses.

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Correct answer: differs

Explanation: The word 'differs' is the correct choice as it indicates a distinction between copyright and other intellectual property rights, fitting grammatically as a verb in the present tense that aligns with the subject 'copyright's position.'

Meaning: 'Differs' means to be unlike or distinct from something else, indicating that copyright has unique characteristics compared to other intellectual property rights.

Wrong options:

  • similar: 'Similar' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it lacks a verb form to describe the action of copyright in relation to other rights.
  • similarity: 'Similarity' is a noun and does not function as a verb in this context, making it grammatically incorrect.
  • different: 'Different' is an adjective and cannot serve as a verb in this sentence, thus failing to convey the intended action of comparison.
  • encompasses: 'Encompasses' suggests inclusion rather than distinction, which contradicts the intended meaning of highlighting differences.
Correct answer: an overview

Explanation: The phrase 'an overview' is appropriate as it indicates a general summary or outline of copyright protections, fitting grammatically as a noun phrase that complements the verb 'will give.'

Meaning: 'An overview' refers to a general summary or outline that provides a broad understanding of a subject, in this case, copyright protections.

Wrong options:

  • a conclusion: 'A conclusion' implies a final statement or judgment, which does not align with the context of providing a summary of information.
  • a summation: 'A summation' suggests a mathematical total or a concise summary, but it is less commonly used in this context compared to 'an overview.'
  • the answer: 'The answer' implies a specific response to a question, which does not fit the context of summarizing copyright protections.
  • an objective: 'An objective' refers to a goal or aim, which does not match the context of summarizing information.
Correct answer: establish

Explanation: The verb 'establish' is the correct choice as it indicates the action of rights owners setting up or creating commercial markets, fitting grammatically in the present tense to match the subject 'rights owners.'

Meaning: 'Establish' means to set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis, in this case, commercial markets.

Wrong options:

  • determine: 'Determine' implies finding out or deciding, which does not convey the action of creating markets as effectively as 'establish.'
  • confirm: 'Confirm' suggests verifying something already known, which does not fit the context of creating new markets.
  • prove: 'Prove' indicates demonstrating the truth of something, which is not the intended meaning in the context of market creation.
  • verify: 'Verify' means to check or validate, which does not align with the action of creating or setting up markets.
Correct answer: challenged

Explanation: The word 'challenged' is appropriate as it indicates that the growth of open source and open content licensing models has posed difficulties or opposition to established business models, fitting grammatically as a past participle in the context of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Challenged' means to question or oppose something, indicating that new licensing models are creating competition for traditional business models.

Wrong options:

  • opposed: 'Opposed' suggests a direct resistance, which is too strong a term for the context of competition and does not fit grammatically as well as 'challenged.'
  • supported: 'Supported' implies assistance or endorsement, which contradicts the intended meaning of competition with established models.
  • objected: 'Objected' indicates a formal expression of disapproval, which does not fit the context of describing the impact of new models on existing ones.
Correct answer: prominent

Explanation: The word 'prominent' is the correct choice as it describes the significance of the open licensing frameworks, fitting grammatically as an adjective that modifies 'two of the more.'

Meaning: 'Prominent' means important or well-known, indicating that the frameworks being discussed are significant in the context of open licensing.

Wrong options:

  • insignificant: 'Insignificant' means not important or trivial, which directly contradicts the intended meaning of highlighting important frameworks.
  • trivial: 'Trivial' suggests something of little value or importance, which does not align with the context of discussing notable licensing frameworks.
  • main: 'Main' implies primary importance, but it is less specific than 'prominent' in conveying the idea of being well-known or significant.
  • major: 'Major' indicates large or important, but it lacks the nuance of recognition that 'prominent' conveys.

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