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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #30471 Decision Making
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Most  of  us  believe  that  when  we  are  making  decisions  about  money  we  are  being  clear-headed  and  sensible,  and  assume  that  any  rational  person  would    in  the  same  way  and  make  the  same  decisions.  But  our    are  always  based  on  the  private  logic  of  our  own    mind-set,  our  deep  beliefs  about  money  and  what  it's  for,  and  no  two  people  are  the  same.  Even  when  two  people  come  to  the  same  ,  they  have  probably  used  quite  different  logical  paths.

ideas answer conclusion choices financial behave economical

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Correct answer: behave

Explanation: The verb 'behave' fits grammatically as it is in the base form, which is appropriate after 'would,' indicating a hypothetical action. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of rational decision-making, suggesting that a rational person would act in a certain way.

Meaning: 'Behave' means to act in a particular way, especially in a social context.

Wrong options:

  • answer: 'Answer' is a noun that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not describe an action that a person would take.
  • choices: 'Choices' is a noun that refers to options available, which does not fit the verb form required here.
  • conclusion: 'Conclusion' is a noun that refers to a decision reached after consideration, which does not fit as an action.
  • economical: 'Economical' is an adjective that describes something that is efficient or cost-effective, but it does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • financial: 'Financial' is an adjective that relates to money matters, but it does not serve as a verb and thus does not fit here.
  • ideas: 'Ideas' is a noun that refers to thoughts or concepts, which does not fit the action required in this sentence.
Correct answer: choices

Explanation: The noun 'choices' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence, indicating the decisions made by individuals. Contextually, it aligns with the discussion of decision-making processes regarding money.

Meaning: 'Choices' refers to the options or decisions that one can make.

Wrong options:

  • answer: 'Answer' is a noun that does not fit in this context, as it does not refer to the decisions made.
  • behave: 'Behave' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • conclusion: 'Conclusion' is a noun that refers to a final decision or judgment, which does not fit the context of options available.
  • economical: 'Economical' is an adjective that describes efficiency, which does not fit as a noun here.
  • financial: 'Financial' is an adjective that relates to money matters, but it does not serve as a noun and thus does not fit here.
  • ideas: 'Ideas' is a noun that refers to thoughts or concepts, which does not fit the context of decision-making.
Correct answer: financial

Explanation: The adjective 'financial' fits grammatically as it describes the noun 'mind-set,' indicating the type of beliefs being discussed. Contextually, it aligns with the topic of money and decision-making.

Meaning: 'Financial' relates to money or the management of money.

Wrong options:

  • answer: 'Answer' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a type of mind-set.
  • choices: 'Choices' is a noun that refers to options available, which does not fit as a descriptor for mind-set.
  • conclusion: 'Conclusion' is a noun that refers to a final decision, which does not fit as an adjective here.
  • economical: 'Economical' is an adjective that describes efficiency, but it does not specifically relate to money management as 'financial' does.
  • ideas: 'Ideas' is a noun that refers to thoughts or concepts, which does not fit as a descriptor for mind-set.
Correct answer: conclusion

Explanation: The noun 'conclusion' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the sentence, indicating the outcome of the decision-making process. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of reaching a final decision after consideration.

Meaning: 'Conclusion' refers to a decision or judgment reached after consideration.

Wrong options:

  • answer: 'Answer' is a noun that does not fit as it does not refer to the outcome of a decision-making process.
  • choices: 'Choices' is a noun that refers to options available, which does not fit as a final decision.
  • behave: 'Behave' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • economical: 'Economical' is an adjective that describes efficiency, which does not fit as a noun here.
  • financial: 'Financial' is an adjective that relates to money matters, but it does not serve as a noun and thus does not fit here.
  • ideas: 'Ideas' is a noun that refers to thoughts or concepts, which does not fit the context of a final decision.

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