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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35588 Push-pull factors
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In  geographical  terms,  the  push-pull  factors  drive  people  away  from  a  place  and    people  to  a  new  location.  They  help    migration  of  particular  populations  from  one  land  to  another.  Push  factors  are  often  ,  demanding  that  a  certain  person  or  group  of  people  leave  one  country  for  another.  Pull  factors,  on  the  other  hand,  are  often  the  positive  policies  that  encourage  people  to    in  order  to  seek  a  better  life.

drag shift forceful formidable draw immigrate determine

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Correct answer: draw

Explanation: The verb 'draw' fits grammatically as it is in the present tense, matching the structure of the sentence. It contextually aligns with the idea of attracting people to a new location, complementing the push factors that drive them away.

Meaning: 'Draw' means to attract or pull towards something.

Wrong options:

  • drag: The verb 'drag' implies a forceful movement against someone's will, which does not fit the positive context of attracting people to a new location.
  • immigrate: 'Immigrate' is a verb that refers to the act of coming to live permanently in a foreign country, which does not fit the context of being drawn to a location.
  • determine: 'Determine' is a verb that means to decide or conclude something, which does not fit the context of attracting people.
  • formidable: 'Formidable' is an adjective that describes something inspiring fear or respect, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • shift: 'Shift' is a verb that means to move or change position, but it does not convey the idea of attraction as 'draw' does.
Correct answer: determine

Explanation: The verb 'determine' fits grammatically as it is in the present tense and aligns with the context of influencing or deciding the migration patterns of populations.

Meaning: 'Determine' means to establish or decide something, particularly in the context of migration.

Wrong options:

  • immigrate: 'Immigrate' refers to the act of moving to another country, which does not fit the context of influencing migration patterns.
  • forceful: 'Forceful' is an adjective that describes something done with strength, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • drag: 'Drag' implies a forceful movement, which does not align with the context of influencing migration.
  • draw: 'Draw' is a verb that means to attract, but it does not fit the context of deciding or influencing migration.
  • formidable: 'Formidable' is an adjective that does not fit as a verb and does not relate to the act of determining migration.
Correct answer: forceful

Explanation: The adjective 'forceful' fits grammatically as it describes the nature of push factors. It contextually aligns with the idea that these factors compel people to leave a location.

Meaning: 'Forceful' means having a strong and powerful effect, particularly in the context of driving people away.

Wrong options:

  • immigrate: 'Immigrate' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective to describe push factors.
  • determine: 'Determine' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • drag: 'Drag' is a verb that implies a forceful movement but does not describe the nature of push factors.
  • draw: 'Draw' is a verb that means to attract, which does not fit as an adjective to describe push factors.
  • formidable: 'Formidable' is an adjective that describes something inspiring fear or respect, but it does not specifically convey the idea of being forceful.
Correct answer: immigrate

Explanation: The verb 'immigrate' fits grammatically as it is in the present tense and aligns with the context of people moving to a new location for a better life.

Meaning: 'Immigrate' means to come to live permanently in a foreign country.

Wrong options:

  • forceful: 'Forceful' is an adjective that does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • determine: 'Determine' is a verb that refers to deciding something, which does not fit the context of moving to a new location.
  • drag: 'Drag' implies a forceful movement against someone's will, which does not fit the positive context of moving to seek a better life.
  • draw: 'Draw' is a verb that means to attract, but it does not fit the context of the action of moving to a new location.
  • formidable: 'Formidable' is an adjective that does not fit as a verb and does not relate to the act of immigrating.

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