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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #30456 Creative Writing
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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
* Drag the correct answer into all target fields
This  exciting  new  M.A.  in  Creative  Writing  is  designed  for  graduates  who  wish  to  examine  and  expand  their  work.  Through  workshops,  seminars,  and    tutorials,  students  will  discover  new  writing  strategies  and  refine  their  writing.  The  course    students  the  practical  expertise  needed  for  researching  and  structuring  texts,  and    traditions  and  genres,  as  well  as  the  critical  and  creative  proficiencies    to  develop  a  career  in  creative  writing  or  in  a  related  .

single offers field necessary individual understanding wanted

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Correct answer: individual

Explanation: The word 'individual' functions as an adjective that describes the type of tutorials being offered. It fits grammatically as it aligns with the plural noun 'tutorials' and contextually emphasizes personalized attention in the learning process.

Meaning: 'Individual' refers to something that is separate or distinct, in this case, tutorials tailored to each student's needs.

Wrong options:

  • single: The word 'single' is an adjective that implies one, which does not fit the context of describing multiple tutorials.
  • understanding: The word 'understanding' is a noun that does not grammatically fit as a descriptor for tutorials.
  • field: The word 'field' is a noun that does not relate to the type of tutorials and does not fit in this context.
  • offers: The word 'offers' is a verb and does not fit as a descriptor for tutorials.
  • necessary: The word 'necessary' is an adjective that does not describe tutorials and is not appropriate here.
  • wanted: The word 'wanted' is a past participle that does not fit grammatically or contextually as a descriptor for tutorials.
Correct answer: offers

Explanation: The verb 'offers' is in the present tense and agrees with the singular subject 'course.' It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates what the course provides to students.

Meaning: 'Offers' means to present or provide something for someone to accept or consider, in this case, the course's offerings.

Wrong options:

  • single: The word 'single' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a verb in this context.
  • understanding: The word 'understanding' is a noun that does not function as a verb and does not fit in this context.
  • field: The word 'field' is a noun and does not fit grammatically as a verb in this sentence.
  • individual: The word 'individual' is an adjective and does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • necessary: The word 'necessary' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a verb.
  • wanted: The word 'wanted' is a past participle that does not fit grammatically as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: understanding

Explanation: The noun 'understanding' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause and aligns with the context of acquiring knowledge about traditions and genres.

Meaning: 'Understanding' refers to the ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something, in this case, literary traditions and genres.

Wrong options:

  • single: The word 'single' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
  • offers: The word 'offers' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • field: The word 'field' is a noun but does not relate to the context of knowledge about traditions and genres.
  • individual: The word 'individual' is an adjective and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • necessary: The word 'necessary' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a noun.
  • wanted: The word 'wanted' is a past participle and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: necessary

Explanation: The adjective 'necessary' fits grammatically as it describes the proficiencies required for a career in creative writing. It aligns with the context of essential skills needed in the field.

Meaning: 'Necessary' means something that is essential or required, in this case, the skills needed for a career.

Wrong options:

  • single: The word 'single' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the proficiencies appropriately.
  • understanding: The word 'understanding' is a noun and does not fit grammatically as an adjective in this context.
  • field: The word 'field' is a noun and does not fit grammatically as an adjective to describe proficiencies.
  • individual: The word 'individual' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the proficiencies needed.
  • offers: The word 'offers' is a verb and does not fit grammatically as an adjective in this context.
  • wanted: The word 'wanted' is a past participle that does not fit grammatically as an adjective.
Correct answer: field

Explanation: The noun 'field' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'in,' indicating the area of work related to creative writing. It aligns contextually with the discussion of career paths.

Meaning: 'Field' refers to a particular area of study or profession, in this case, related to creative writing.

Wrong options:

  • single: The word 'single' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
  • understanding: The word 'understanding' is a noun but does not fit contextually as it does not refer to a profession or area of work.
  • offers: The word 'offers' is a verb and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
  • individual: The word 'individual' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
  • necessary: The word 'necessary' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
  • wanted: The word 'wanted' is a past participle and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.

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