In practice, culture referred to elite goods and activities such as haute cuisine, high fashion or haute couture, museum-calibre art and classical music. The word cultured referred to people who knew about and took part in these activities. For example, someone who used culture in this sense might that classical music is more refined than music by working-class people, such as jazz or the indigenous music traditions of aboriginal peoples.
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Correct answer: concept
Explanation: The word 'concept' fits grammatically as a noun that serves as the subject of the sentence, referring to the idea of culture. It aligns contextually with the discussion of how culture was perceived historically in Europe, making it a logical choice.
Meaning: A 'concept' is an abstract idea or a general notion that represents something.
Wrong options:
- behaviour: 'Behaviour' is a noun that refers to the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, which does not fit as it does not relate to the idea of culture in this context.
- argue: 'Argue' is a verb that means to present reasons for or against something, which does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
- progressive: 'Progressive' is an adjective that describes something that is favoring or promoting progress, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
- refine: 'Refine' is a verb that means to improve something by making small changes, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
- civilized: 'Civilized' is an adjective that describes a society that is well-organized and developed, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: behaviour
Explanation: The term 'behaviour' is a noun that fits grammatically as the object of the phrase 'refinement of human.' It aligns contextually with the idea of culture being tied to the actions and conduct of individuals, making it a suitable choice.
Meaning: 'Behaviour' refers to the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others.
Wrong options:
- concept: 'Concept' is a noun that refers to an abstract idea, which does not fit here as it does not relate to the actions or conduct of individuals.
- argue: 'Argue' is a verb that means to present reasons for or against something, which does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
- progressive: 'Progressive' is an adjective that describes something that is favoring or promoting progress, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
- refine: 'Refine' is a verb that means to improve something by making small changes, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
- civilized: 'Civilized' is an adjective that describes a society that is well-organized and developed, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: argue
Explanation: The verb 'argue' fits grammatically as it serves as the action performed by the subject in the sentence. Contextually, it aligns with the discussion of how cultured individuals might express their opinions about different types of music, making it a logical choice.
Meaning: To 'argue' means to present reasons for or against something, often in a debate or discussion.
Wrong options:
- behaviour: 'Behaviour' is a noun that refers to the way in which one acts, which does not fit as it does not serve as a verb in this context.
- concept: 'Concept' is a noun that refers to an abstract idea, which does not fit as it does not serve as a verb in this context.
- progressive: 'Progressive' is an adjective that describes something that is favoring or promoting progress, which does not fit as it does not serve as a verb in this context.
- refine: 'Refine' is a verb that means to improve something by making small changes, but it does not fit the context of expressing an opinion about music.
- civilized: 'Civilized' is an adjective that describes a society that is well-organized and developed, which does not fit as it does not serve as a verb in this context.
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