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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35235 COVID-19 vaccines
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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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COVID-19  vaccines  train  our  immune  systems  to  make  antibodies  using  synthetic    of  the  virus'  spike  protein.  If  a  vaccinated  person  later  encounters  the  virus,  the  antibodies  recognize  it  and  bind  to  the  spike  protein  to  prevent  .  The  first  dose  of  an  mRNA  vaccine  prepares  the  cells  to  make  antibodies,  and  the  second  dose  matures  and    those  antibodies  to  bind  even  more  strongly  to  the  spike  protein.

infection urges inflammation enhances editions versions

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Correct answer: versions

Explanation: The word 'versions' fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that refers to different forms of the virus' spike protein. This aligns with the context of discussing synthetic forms used in vaccines.

Meaning: 'Versions' refers to different forms or variations of something, in this case, the spike protein of the virus.

Wrong options:

  • editions: The term 'editions' typically refers to different versions of published works, which does not fit the context of biological forms of a virus.
  • urges: The word 'urges' is a verb that means to strongly encourage or persuade, which does not fit as it does not describe a form of the spike protein.
  • infection: 'Infection' is a noun that refers to the invasion of the body by pathogens, which does not relate to the forms of the spike protein.
  • inflammation: 'Inflammation' is a noun that describes a biological response to harmful stimuli, which does not fit as it does not refer to a form of the spike protein.
  • enhances: 'Enhances' is a verb that means to improve or augment, which does not fit as it does not describe a form of the spike protein.
Correct answer: infection

Explanation: The term 'infection' is a noun that accurately describes the condition of being infected by a virus. It fits contextually as it refers to the outcome that the antibodies are designed to prevent.

Meaning: 'Infection' refers to the invasion and multiplication of pathogens in the body, leading to disease.

Wrong options:

  • versions: 'Versions' is a plural noun that refers to different forms, which does not fit as it does not describe a condition or outcome.
  • enhances: 'Enhances' is a verb that means to improve or augment, which does not fit as it does not describe a condition.
  • editions: 'Editions' refers to different versions of published works, which does not relate to the context of a medical condition.
  • urges: 'Urges' is a verb that means to strongly encourage, which does not fit as it does not describe a medical condition.
  • inflammation: 'Inflammation' is a noun that describes a biological response, but it does not specifically refer to the condition of being infected.
Correct answer: enhances

Explanation: The word 'enhances' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the action of improving the effectiveness of the antibodies. This aligns with the process of maturing antibodies after the second dose of the vaccine.

Meaning: 'Enhances' means to improve or increase the quality, value, or extent of something, in this case, the antibodies' ability to bind to the spike protein.

Wrong options:

  • versions: 'Versions' is a noun that refers to different forms, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • infection: 'Infection' is a noun that refers to the condition of being infected, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • editions: 'Editions' refers to different versions of published works, which does not relate to the action of improving antibodies.
  • urges: 'Urges' is a verb that means to strongly encourage, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of improving antibodies.
  • inflammation: 'Inflammation' is a noun that describes a biological response, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.

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