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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35704 Common good
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As  normally  used  today,  the  phrase  “common  good”  refers  to  those  facilities  or  institutions  that  all  or  most  members  of  a  community  agree  are  necessary  to    certain  interests  they  have  in  common.  A  few  of  the  things  making  up  the  common  good  in  a  modern  democracy  might  include    rights  and  freedoms,  police  and  public  safety,  and  safe  and    food  supply.

certain basic satisfy ambient ample assure

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Correct answer: satisfy

Explanation: The verb 'satisfy' fits grammatically as it aligns with the subject 'facilities or institutions' and conveys the action of meeting certain interests. Contextually, it indicates that these institutions fulfill the needs of the community.

Meaning: 'Satisfy' means to meet the requirements or needs of something.

Wrong options:

  • certain: The word 'certain' is an adjective that does not function as a verb and cannot convey an action in this context.
  • assure: 'Assure' is a verb that means to guarantee or promise, but it does not fit the context of fulfilling interests.
  • basic: 'Basic' is an adjective that describes something fundamental, but it does not fit as an action word in this sentence.
  • ambient: 'Ambient' is an adjective that refers to the surrounding environment, which does not relate to the action of fulfilling interests.
  • ample: 'Ample' is an adjective meaning sufficient or more than enough, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: basic

Explanation: The word 'basic' is an adjective that describes fundamental rights and freedoms, fitting grammatically and contextually as it indicates the essential nature of these rights in a democracy.

Meaning: 'Basic' refers to something that is fundamental or essential.

Wrong options:

  • satisfy: 'Satisfy' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of rights or freedoms.
  • certain: 'Certain' is an adjective that does not specify a type of rights and is too vague in this context.
  • assure: 'Assure' is a verb that does not describe rights or freedoms and does not fit grammatically.
  • ambient: 'Ambient' is an adjective that refers to the surrounding environment, which does not relate to rights or freedoms.
  • ample: 'Ample' is an adjective meaning sufficient, but it does not describe the nature of rights.
Correct answer: ample

Explanation: The word 'ample' is an adjective that describes a sufficient quantity of food supply, fitting grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the adequacy of the food available to the community.

Meaning: 'Ample' means more than enough or sufficient in quantity.

Wrong options:

  • satisfy: 'Satisfy' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the quantity of food supply.
  • certain: 'Certain' is an adjective that does not describe the quantity and is too vague in this context.
  • assure: 'Assure' is a verb that does not relate to the quantity of food supply and does not fit grammatically.
  • basic: 'Basic' is an adjective that refers to fundamental aspects, but it does not convey the idea of sufficiency in quantity.
  • ambient: 'Ambient' is an adjective that refers to the surrounding environment, which does not relate to the quantity of food supply.

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