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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #32580 Renewable Energy 5
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Recently,  due  to  concerns  over  pollution  and  the  possibility  that  some  sources  of  fuel  might  eventually  run  out  or  become    to  obtain,  there  has  been  much  greater  support  for  renewable  sources  of  power,  such  as  wind  or  solar  energy.  Renewable  energy  sources    25  per  cent  of  the  electricity  we  use.  Unlike    fuels,  they  tend  not  to  produce  any  waste  or  significantly  add  to  global  warming  by  producing  gases.

constitute uneconomic fossil renew rebate suspect

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Correct answer: uneconomic

Explanation: The term 'uneconomic' fits grammatically as it describes the state of being not profitable or not worth the cost, which aligns with the context of discussing fuel sources that may become difficult to obtain. It maintains the sentence's structure and meaning, indicating a potential future issue with fuel sources.

Meaning: 'Uneconomic' means not profitable or not worth the expense involved in obtaining something.

Wrong options:

  • rebate: A 'rebate' is a return of part of a payment, which does not fit the context of describing fuel sources.
  • renew: The word 'renew' is a verb that means to make new again, which does not appropriately describe the state of fuel sources in this context.
  • suspect: 'Suspect' is a verb meaning to have doubts about something, which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
  • fossil: 'Fossil' is an adjective that describes fuels derived from ancient organic matter, which does not fit the context of describing the economic viability of fuel sources.
  • constitute: 'Constitute' is a verb meaning to make up or form something, which does not relate to the economic aspect of fuel sources.
Correct answer: constitute

Explanation: The verb 'constitute' fits grammatically as it indicates that renewable energy sources make up a certain percentage of electricity usage. It aligns with the context of quantifying the contribution of renewable energy to the overall electricity supply.

Meaning: 'Constitute' means to make up or form a part of something.

Wrong options:

  • rebate: 'Rebate' is a noun that refers to a return of part of a payment, which does not fit the context of describing the percentage of electricity.
  • renew: 'Renew' is a verb that means to make something new again, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed here.
  • suspect: 'Suspect' is a verb that means to doubt or question something, which does not fit in the context of describing a percentage of electricity.
  • fossil: 'Fossil' is an adjective that describes certain types of fuels, which does not fit the context of quantifying energy sources.
  • uneconomic: 'Uneconomic' is an adjective that describes something not profitable, which does not fit the context of stating a percentage.
Correct answer: fossil

Explanation: The word 'fossil' fits grammatically as it describes a type of fuel, specifically fossil fuels, which contrasts with renewable energy sources. This contextual distinction is crucial for understanding the environmental impact of different energy types.

Meaning: 'Fossil' refers to fuels derived from ancient organic matter, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

Wrong options:

  • rebate: 'Rebate' is a noun that does not relate to types of fuels and does not fit the context of the sentence.
  • uneconomic: 'Uneconomic' is an adjective that describes a lack of profitability, which does not fit as a descriptor for fuel types.
  • constitute: 'Constitute' is a verb that means to make up or form something, which does not fit as a descriptor for fuel types.
  • renew: 'Renew' is a verb that means to make something new again, which does not fit the context of describing fuel types.
  • suspect: 'Suspect' is a verb that means to doubt or question, which does not fit in the context of describing fuel types.

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