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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #34331 Push and pull factors
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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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People  move  to  a  new  region  for  many  different  reasons.  The    for  moving  can  come  from  a  combination  of  what  researchers  sometimes  call  'push  and  pull  factors'  –  those  that  encourage  people  to  leave  a  region,  and  those  that  attract  people  to  a  region.  Some  of  the  factors  that  motivate  people  to  move    seeking  a  better  climate,  finding  more  affordable  housing,  looking  for  work  or  retiring  from  work,  leaving  the    of  city  living,  wanting  a  more  pleasant  environment,  and  wanting  to  be  near  to  family  and  friends.  In  reality,  many  complex    and  personal  reasons  may    to  motivate  a  person  or  family  to  move.

include interact congestion brought motivation factors effects suspect

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Correct answer: motivation

Explanation: The word 'motivation' serves as a noun that encapsulates the reasons or driving forces behind people's decisions to move. It fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence and aligns contextually with the discussion of reasons for relocation.

Meaning: 'Motivation' refers to the reasons or incentives that drive someone to take action, in this case, moving to a new region.

Wrong options:

  • congestion: 'Congestion' refers to overcrowding or blockage, which does not fit as a reason for moving.
  • suspect: 'Suspect' is a verb or noun that implies doubt or suspicion, which is irrelevant in this context.
  • factors: 'Factors' is a plural noun that refers to elements contributing to a situation, but it does not specifically denote the reasons for moving as 'motivation' does.
  • include: 'Include' is a verb that indicates the act of comprising or containing, which does not fit as a noun for reasons.
  • interact: 'Interact' is a verb that means to communicate or engage with, which does not serve as a noun for reasons.
  • brought: 'Brought' is the past tense of 'bring,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually as a noun for reasons.
  • effects: 'Effects' refers to the results or outcomes of actions, which does not directly relate to the reasons for moving.
Correct answer: include

Explanation: The verb 'include' fits grammatically as it indicates that the factors mentioned are part of a larger set of reasons for moving. It aligns contextually with the preceding phrase that introduces examples of motivations.

Meaning: 'Include' means to comprise or contain as part of a whole, indicating that the following items are examples of motivations for moving.

Wrong options:

  • congestion: 'Congestion' does not fit as it is a noun referring to overcrowding, not an action.
  • suspect: 'Suspect' is a verb that does not fit in this context as it does not convey inclusion.
  • factors: 'Factors' is a noun that cannot serve as a verb in this context, making it grammatically incorrect.
  • motivation: 'Motivation' is a noun and does not fit as a verb in this sentence.
  • interact: 'Interact' is a verb that implies engagement, which does not fit the context of listing examples.
  • brought: 'Brought' is the past tense of 'bring,' which does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate inclusion.
  • effects: 'Effects' is a noun that refers to outcomes, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: congestion

Explanation: The noun 'congestion' fits grammatically as it describes the overcrowding associated with city living. It aligns contextually with the discussion of reasons for moving away from urban areas.

Meaning: 'Congestion' refers to overcrowding or a state of being blocked, particularly in urban settings.

Wrong options:

  • motivation: 'Motivation' is a noun that refers to reasons for action, which does not fit as a description of city living.
  • suspect: 'Suspect' is a verb or noun that implies doubt, which is irrelevant in this context.
  • factors: 'Factors' is a plural noun that refers to elements contributing to a situation, but it does not specifically describe the state of city living.
  • include: 'Include' is a verb that does not fit as a noun describing city living.
  • interact: 'Interact' is a verb that means to communicate or engage, which does not describe a state of living.
  • brought: 'Brought' is the past tense of 'bring,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually here.
  • effects: 'Effects' refers to the results of actions, which does not describe the state of living in a city.
Correct answer: factors

Explanation: The noun 'factors' fits grammatically as it refers to the elements that contribute to the motivations for moving. It aligns contextually with the discussion of various reasons and influences.

Meaning: 'Factors' refers to elements or components that contribute to a situation or outcome, in this case, the reasons for moving.

Wrong options:

  • motivation: 'Motivation' is a noun that refers to reasons for action, but it does not fit as a plural noun describing elements.
  • suspect: 'Suspect' is a verb or noun that implies doubt, which does not fit in this context.
  • include: 'Include' is a verb that does not fit as a noun describing elements contributing to motivations.
  • congestion: 'Congestion' refers to overcrowding, which does not fit as a general term for reasons or elements.
  • interact: 'Interact' is a verb that means to communicate or engage, which does not describe elements contributing to motivations.
  • brought: 'Brought' is the past tense of 'bring,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually here.
  • effects: 'Effects' refers to the results of actions, which does not describe the contributing elements.
Correct answer: interact

Explanation: The verb 'interact' fits grammatically as it describes the action of factors working together to influence motivations. It aligns contextually with the idea of complex reasons for moving.

Meaning: 'Interact' means to engage or communicate with one another, indicating how various factors may work together.

Wrong options:

  • motivation: 'Motivation' is a noun that does not fit as a verb describing the action of factors.
  • suspect: 'Suspect' is a verb that implies doubt, which does not fit in this context.
  • factors: 'Factors' is a noun and cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • include: 'Include' is a verb that does not convey the idea of interaction among elements.
  • congestion: 'Congestion' is a noun that refers to overcrowding, which does not fit as an action.
  • brought: 'Brought' is the past tense of 'bring,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually here.
  • effects: 'Effects' refers to the results of actions, which does not describe the action of factors.

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