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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #31599 Truancy
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In  reality,  however,  the  causes  of  truancy  and  non-attendance  are  diverse  and  multifaceted.  There  are  as  many    of  non-attendance  as  there  are  non-attenders.  Each  child  has  her  own    story,  and  whilst  there  may  often  be  certain  identifiable  factors  in  common,  each  non-attending  child  demands  and    an  individual  response,  tailored  to  meet  her  individual  needs.  This  applies    to  the  14-year-old  who  fails  to  attend  school  because  a  parent  is  terminally  ill,  the  overweight  11  -year-old  who  fails  to  attend  because  he  is    about  changing  for  PE  in  front  of  peers,  the  15-year-old  who  is  'bored'  by  lessons,  and  to  the  seven-year-old  who  is  teased  in  the  playground  because  she  does  not  wear  the  latest  designer-label  clothes.

equally deserves reserve unique heavy special embarrassed equal triggers

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Correct answer: triggers

Explanation: The word 'triggers' fits grammatically as a plural noun that refers to the causes of non-attendance. It aligns with the context of discussing various reasons for truancy, emphasizing the diversity of factors involved.

Meaning: 'Triggers' refers to the causes or factors that lead to a particular outcome, in this case, non-attendance.

Wrong options:

  • deserves: 'Deserves' is a verb that indicates merit or entitlement, which does not fit as it does not refer to causes.
  • reserve: 'Reserve' is a noun that refers to something kept for future use, which does not relate to causes of non-attendance.
  • heavy: 'Heavy' is an adjective that describes weight, which is irrelevant in this context of discussing causes.
  • unique: 'Unique' is an adjective that describes something as one of a kind, which does not fit as it does not refer to causes.
  • special: 'Special' is an adjective that denotes something distinct or different, which does not apply to the context of causes.
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that refers to being the same in quantity or value, which does not relate to the causes of non-attendance.
  • equally: 'Equally' is an adverb that indicates similarity in degree or extent, which does not fit as it does not refer to causes.
Correct answer: unique

Explanation: The term 'unique' is an adjective that describes each child's individual story, fitting grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the distinctiveness of their experiences.

Meaning: 'Unique' means being one of a kind or unlike anything else.

Wrong options:

  • deserves: 'Deserves' is a verb that indicates merit, which does not describe a story.
  • reserve: 'Reserve' is a noun that refers to something kept for future use, which does not fit in describing a story.
  • heavy: 'Heavy' is an adjective that describes weight, which is irrelevant in this context.
  • triggers: 'Triggers' is a noun that refers to causes, which does not describe a story.
  • special: 'Special' is an adjective that denotes something distinct, but it does not convey the same meaning as 'unique.'
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that refers to being the same, which does not apply to describing a story.
  • equally: 'Equally' is an adverb that indicates similarity, which does not fit as it does not describe a story.
Correct answer: deserves

Explanation: The word 'deserves' is a verb that indicates that each non-attending child is entitled to an individual response. It fits grammatically and contextually as it conveys the necessity of tailored support for each child.

Meaning: 'Deserves' means to be entitled to something based on merit or need.

Wrong options:

  • triggers: 'Triggers' is a noun that refers to causes, which does not fit as it does not convey entitlement.
  • reserve: 'Reserve' is a noun that refers to something kept for future use, which does not fit in this context.
  • heavy: 'Heavy' is an adjective that describes weight, which is irrelevant here.
  • unique: 'Unique' is an adjective that describes something as one of a kind, which does not fit as it does not convey entitlement.
  • special: 'Special' is an adjective that denotes something distinct, but it does not convey the same meaning as 'deserves.'
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that refers to being the same, which does not apply to the context of entitlement.
  • equally: 'Equally' is an adverb that indicates similarity, which does not fit as it does not convey entitlement.
Correct answer: equally

Explanation: The word 'equally' is an adverb that indicates that the same level of response applies to all children mentioned. It fits grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes fairness in addressing each child's needs.

Meaning: 'Equally' means in the same manner or to the same extent.

Wrong options:

  • triggers: 'Triggers' is a noun that refers to causes, which does not fit as it does not convey the idea of fairness.
  • reserve: 'Reserve' is a noun that refers to something kept for future use, which does not fit in this context.
  • heavy: 'Heavy' is an adjective that describes weight, which is irrelevant here.
  • unique: 'Unique' is an adjective that describes something as one of a kind, which does not fit as it does not convey fairness.
  • special: 'Special' is an adjective that denotes something distinct, but it does not convey the same meaning as 'equally.'
  • deserves: 'Deserves' is a verb that indicates entitlement, which does not fit as it does not convey fairness.
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that refers to being the same, which does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as an adverb.
Correct answer: embarrassed

Explanation: The word 'embarrassed' is an adjective that describes the feeling of shame or self-consciousness, fitting grammatically and contextually as it explains the reason for the child's non-attendance.

Meaning: 'Embarrassed' means feeling self-conscious or ashamed, especially in a social situation.

Wrong options:

  • triggers: 'Triggers' is a noun that refers to causes, which does not fit as it does not describe a feeling.
  • reserve: 'Reserve' is a noun that refers to something kept for future use, which does not fit in this context.
  • heavy: 'Heavy' is an adjective that describes weight, which is irrelevant here.
  • unique: 'Unique' is an adjective that describes something as one of a kind, which does not fit as it does not describe a feeling.
  • special: 'Special' is an adjective that denotes something distinct, but it does not convey the same meaning as 'embarrassed.'
  • deserves: 'Deserves' is a verb that indicates entitlement, which does not fit as it does not describe a feeling.
  • equal: 'Equal' is an adjective that refers to being the same, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a feeling.

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