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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35452 Distractions
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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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You  can  study  anywhere.  Obviously,  some  places  are    than  others.  Libraries,  study  lounges  or  private  rooms  are  best.  Above  all,  the  place  you  choose  to  study  should  not  be  .  Distractions  can  ,  and  the  first  thing  you  know,  you're  out  of  time  and  out  of  luck.  Make  choosing  a  good  physical  environment  a    of  your  study  .

member distracting attracting better traditions build up establish part habits show

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Correct answer: better

Explanation: The word 'better' is a comparative adjective that indicates a higher quality or preference among options. In this context, it compares different study locations, suggesting that some are more suitable than others for studying.

Meaning: 'Better' refers to a higher quality or more favorable condition compared to others.

Wrong options:

  • show: The word 'show' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence, as it does not describe a quality of places.
  • habits: The word 'habits' is a noun that does not relate to the comparative nature of the sentence and does not fit in this context.
  • establish: The word 'establish' is a verb that does not describe a quality of places and is not appropriate here.
  • attracting: The word 'attracting' is a present participle that does not serve as a comparative adjective and does not fit the context of comparing places.
  • traditions: The word 'traditions' is a noun that does not describe a quality of places and is irrelevant in this context.
  • distracting: The word 'distracting' is an adjective that describes something that diverts attention, but it does not fit as a comparative term for places.
  • member: The word 'member' is a noun that does not relate to the quality of study locations and is not suitable here.
Correct answer: distracting

Explanation: The word 'distracting' is an adjective that describes something that diverts attention away from studying. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the type of environment that should be avoided for effective studying.

Meaning: 'Distracting' refers to something that causes a loss of focus or attention.

Wrong options:

  • show: The word 'show' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence, as it does not describe a quality of the study environment.
  • habits: The word 'habits' is a noun that does not relate to the description of the study environment and is not appropriate here.
  • part: The word 'part' is a noun that does not describe the quality of the environment and is irrelevant in this context.
  • establish: The word 'establish' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the study environment.
  • attracting: The word 'attracting' is a present participle that does not serve as an adjective to describe the environment and is not suitable here.
  • traditions: The word 'traditions' is a noun that does not relate to the quality of the study environment and is not appropriate in this context.
  • member: The word 'member' is a noun that does not describe the quality of the study environment and is not relevant here.
Correct answer: build up

Explanation: The phrase 'build up' is a phrasal verb that means to accumulate or increase over time. In this context, it indicates that distractions can accumulate, leading to a loss of time and focus.

Meaning: 'Build up' means to increase or accumulate gradually.

Wrong options:

  • show: The word 'show' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence, as it does not convey the idea of accumulation.
  • habits: The word 'habits' is a noun that does not relate to the action of distractions and is not appropriate here.
  • part: The word 'part' is a noun that does not convey the action of accumulation and is irrelevant in this context.
  • establish: The word 'establish' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the accumulation of distractions.
  • attracting: The word 'attracting' is a present participle that does not convey the idea of accumulation and is not suitable here.
  • traditions: The word 'traditions' is a noun that does not relate to the action of distractions and is not appropriate in this context.
  • member: The word 'member' is a noun that does not describe the action of distractions and is not relevant here.
Correct answer: part

Explanation: The word 'part' is a noun that indicates a component or element of a whole. In this context, it signifies that creating a good study environment should be an integral component of one's study routine.

Meaning: 'Part' refers to a piece or component of something larger.

Wrong options:

  • show: The word 'show' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence, as it does not describe a component of study.
  • habits: The word 'habits' is a noun that does not fit as it does not indicate a component of the study process.
  • establish: The word 'establish' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a component of study.
  • build up: The phrase 'build up' is a phrasal verb that does not fit as it does not indicate a component of the study process.
  • attracting: The word 'attracting' is a present participle that does not describe a component of study and is not suitable here.
  • traditions: The word 'traditions' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of components in study and is not appropriate in this context.
  • member: The word 'member' is a noun that does not describe a component of study and is not relevant here.
Correct answer: habits

Explanation: The word 'habits' is a plural noun that refers to regular practices or routines. In this context, it indicates that the physical environment should be a consistent part of one's study practices.

Meaning: 'Habits' refer to regular practices or routines that one follows.

Wrong options:

  • show: The word 'show' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence, as it does not describe a routine or practice.
  • part: The word 'part' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a collection of practices or routines.
  • establish: The word 'establish' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a collection of study practices.
  • build up: The phrase 'build up' is a phrasal verb that does not fit as it does not describe a collection of study practices.
  • attracting: The word 'attracting' is a present participle that does not describe a collection of practices and is not suitable here.
  • traditions: The word 'traditions' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of regular study practices and is not appropriate in this context.
  • member: The word 'member' is a noun that does not describe a collection of practices and is not relevant here.

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