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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #30457 Tsunamis
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As  we  know  from  tsunamis,  when  water  is  moving  at  50  or  60  kilometers  an  hour  it  becomes  deadly.  Even  if  a  wave  only    up  to  the  knees,  the    can  knock  a  person  down.  Water  flows  around  some  obstacles,  while  slamming  into  large  ,  such  as  walls,  which  stand  in  its  way.  It  also  gathers  ,  like  rocks  and  trees,  as  it  flows,  causing  even  more  destruction  when  it  crashes  into  buildings.

materials force rubbish debris energy comes objects

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Correct answer: comes

Explanation: The verb 'comes' fits grammatically as it is in the present tense, matching the context of the sentence which discusses the immediate effects of a tsunami wave. It indicates the action of the wave reaching a certain height, which is crucial for understanding the impact of the tsunami.

Meaning: 'Comes' means to arrive or reach a certain point, in this case, referring to the height of the wave.

Wrong options:

  • energy: Energy is a noun that refers to the capacity to do work, which does not fit the context of describing the action of a wave.
  • materials: Materials are substances used for construction or manufacturing, which does not relate to the action of a wave reaching a height.
  • force: Force is a noun that refers to strength or energy as an attribute of physical action, but it does not describe the action of the wave itself.
  • debris: Debris refers to scattered fragments or wreckage, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of the wave.
  • rubbish: Rubbish is a noun that refers to waste or refuse, which is not relevant to the action of the wave.
Correct answer: force

Explanation: The noun 'force' is appropriate here as it describes the strength or energy exerted by the wave when it hits a person. It fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the impact of the wave.

Meaning: 'Force' refers to the strength or energy that causes an object to move or change direction.

Wrong options:

  • energy: Energy, while related to force, is a broader term and does not specifically describe the immediate impact of the wave on a person.
  • materials: Materials do not relate to the physical impact of the wave and are not relevant in this context.
  • objects: Objects are things that can be seen or touched, but this term does not convey the strength or impact of the wave.
  • debris: Debris refers to waste or fragments, which does not describe the strength of the wave's impact.
  • rubbish: Rubbish is waste material and does not relate to the force exerted by the wave.
Correct answer: objects

Explanation: The term 'objects' fits well as it refers to physical items that the water can collide with. It is grammatically correct and contextually relevant, as it describes what the water slams into.

Meaning: 'Objects' are items or things that can be seen or touched, relevant to the context of the tsunami's impact.

Wrong options:

  • energy: Energy does not refer to physical items and is not relevant in the context of what the water collides with.
  • materials: Materials are substances used for construction, which does not fit the context of physical items in the water's path.
  • force: Force describes strength or energy but does not refer to physical items that the water interacts with.
  • debris: Debris refers to waste or fragments, which does not specifically describe the items the water collides with.
  • rubbish: Rubbish is waste material and does not fit the context of physical items that the water can hit.
Correct answer: debris

Explanation: The word 'debris' is suitable as it refers to the scattered pieces of waste or remains that the water collects. It fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the additional hazards caused by the tsunami.

Meaning: 'Debris' refers to the scattered fragments or wreckage, particularly after a destructive event.

Wrong options:

  • energy: Energy does not relate to the physical remnants collected by the water and is not relevant in this context.
  • materials: Materials refer to substances used for construction, which does not fit the context of what the water gathers.
  • objects: Objects are physical items, but this term does not specifically convey the idea of waste or remains collected by the water.
  • force: Force describes strength or energy but does not relate to the remnants gathered by the water.
  • rubbish: Rubbish is waste material, but 'debris' is a more appropriate term in this context, as it specifically refers to the remains after destruction.

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