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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35954 Electorate
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It  would  be  reassuring  to  think  that  the  electorate  chooses  who  to  vote  for  based  on  the  candidates'  track  records  and  future  policy  promises.  ,  many  of  us  are  swayed  simply  by  the  way  that  politicians  look.  Consider  a  2009  study  that  asked  Swiss  students  to  look  at  multiple  pairs  of  unfamiliar  French  political  candidates  and  in  each  case  to  select  the  one  who  looked  most  competent.  Most  of  the  time,  the  candidate  selected  by  students    looking  the  most  competent  was  also  the  one  who'd  had  real  life  electoral  success,  the  implication  being  that  voters  too  had  been  swayed  by  the  candidates'  appearance  (there’s  little  evidence  that  appearance  and  competence  actually  ).  Unsurprisingly,  being  attractive  also  helps  win  votes,  especially  in  war  time  (in  peacetime,  looking  trustworthy  is  more  of  an  advantage).  Other  research  has  shown  that  were  more  likely  to  vote  for  male  and  female  candidates  with  deeper  voices.

correlate In conclusion In truth as in associate

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Correct answer: In truth

Explanation: The phrase 'In truth' serves as a discourse marker that introduces a contrasting idea to the previous statement about the electorate's decision-making process. It sets the tone for the following sentence, indicating a shift from an idealistic view to a more realistic perspective.

Meaning: 'In truth' means 'in reality' or 'actually,' suggesting that what follows may differ from what one might expect.

Wrong options:

  • in: The word 'in' is a preposition that does not provide the necessary context or meaning to introduce the contrasting idea effectively.
  • In conclusion: 'In conclusion' is a phrase used to summarize or wrap up a discussion, which does not fit here as it does not introduce a contrasting idea.
  • as: The word 'as' is a conjunction that does not serve to introduce a contrasting statement and lacks the necessary context for this blank.
  • correlate: 'Correlate' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually in this position, as it does not introduce a contrasting idea.
  • associate: 'Associate' is a verb that also does not fit the context of introducing a contrasting statement.
Correct answer: as

Explanation: The word 'as' functions as a conjunction that introduces a comparison, linking the selected candidate's appearance to their perceived competence. This maintains grammatical coherence and aligns with the context of discussing how appearance influences perception.

Meaning: 'As' is used to indicate a similarity or comparison, in this case, relating the candidate's looks to their perceived competence.

Wrong options:

  • In truth: 'In truth' is a phrase that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not serve to connect the two clauses effectively.
  • in: The word 'in' is a preposition that does not provide the necessary grammatical structure to connect the ideas in this sentence.
  • In conclusion: 'In conclusion' is a phrase used to summarize, which does not fit the context of making a comparison between the candidate's appearance and competence.
  • correlate: 'Correlate' is a verb that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not serve to connect the two clauses effectively.
  • associate: 'Associate' is a verb that does not fit the grammatical structure needed to link the candidate's appearance to their perceived competence.
Correct answer: correlate

Explanation: The term 'correlate' is a verb that indicates a relationship or connection between two variables. In this context, it fits grammatically and logically, as it discusses the lack of evidence linking appearance to competence.

Meaning: 'Correlate' means to show a relationship or connection between two things, in this case, appearance and competence.

Wrong options:

  • In truth: 'In truth' is a phrase that does not fit grammatically or contextually in this position, as it does not convey the intended meaning of a relationship.
  • as: The word 'as' is a conjunction that does not convey the meaning of a relationship and does not fit in this context.
  • in: The word 'in' is a preposition that does not provide the necessary meaning or grammatical structure to indicate a relationship between appearance and competence.
  • associate: 'Associate' is a verb that implies a connection but does not fit the context of discussing a lack of evidence for a relationship.

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