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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35703 Breakfast Option
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For  many  people,  breakfast  is  the  day's  least-exciting  meal.  Our  breakfast  choice  frequently    utilitarian  needs;  foods  at  breakfast  are    simple,  quick  and  easy  to  prepare  and  eat,  and  valued  for  the  calorie  boost  that    the  body  and  brain  after  a  night's  rest.  When  people  find  a  breakfast  option  they  like,  they    stick  with  it,  day  after  day,  scientists  have  found.

rationally ignores typically generally connect reflects revives

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Correct answer: reflects

Explanation: The verb 'reflects' is used here to indicate that breakfast choices mirror or represent utilitarian needs. This fits grammatically as it is in the present tense, matching the context of discussing breakfast habits.

Meaning: 'Reflects' means to show or demonstrate something, in this case, the practical needs behind breakfast choices.

Wrong options:

  • connect: The verb 'connect' does not fit grammatically or contextually, as it implies a relationship rather than representing needs.
  • rationally: 'Rationally' is an adverb that describes how something is done, but it does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • ignores: 'Ignores' is a verb that suggests neglecting something, which contradicts the idea of breakfast choices reflecting needs.
Correct answer: typically

Explanation: The adverb 'typically' describes the usual nature of breakfast foods, indicating that they are generally simple and quick. This fits grammatically as it modifies the adjective 'simple' and aligns with the context of common breakfast characteristics.

Meaning: 'Typically' means usually or generally, indicating the common traits of breakfast foods.

Wrong options:

  • reflects: 'Reflects' is a verb and does not fit as an adverb modifying 'simple.'
  • revives: 'Revives' is a verb that does not describe the nature of breakfast foods and is not appropriate here.
  • generally: While 'generally' is similar in meaning, it does not fit as well in the context of describing the nature of breakfast foods.
Correct answer: revives

Explanation: The verb 'revives' is appropriate here as it indicates that breakfast provides a boost of energy to the body and brain. It fits grammatically in the present tense and contextually as it describes the effect of breakfast after a night's rest.

Meaning: 'Revives' means to restore energy or vitality, particularly after a period of rest.

Wrong options:

  • reflects: 'Reflects' does not fit as it does not convey the action of providing energy.
  • connect: 'Connect' does not relate to the context of energizing the body and brain after sleep.
  • ignores: 'Ignores' implies neglect, which is contrary to the intended meaning of providing energy.
Correct answer: generally

Explanation: The adverb 'generally' indicates that people usually stick with their preferred breakfast options. It fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'stick' and aligns with the context of habitual behavior.

Meaning: 'Generally' means usually or in most cases, indicating common behavior regarding breakfast choices.

Wrong options:

  • reflects: 'Reflects' is a verb and does not fit as an adverb modifying 'stick.'
  • revives: 'Revives' does not relate to the action of sticking with a breakfast choice and is not appropriate here.
  • connect: 'Connect' does not fit contextually as it does not describe the action of maintaining a breakfast choice.

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