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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35956 Consumption Pattern
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Differential  rates  of  price  change  can  also  shape  consumption  patterns.  To    their  needs  and  wants,  consumers  sometimes  choose  to    spending  on  a  particular  product  or  service  with  spending  on  an  alternative  product  or  service  in  response  to  a    price  movement  of  the  items.  All  other  factors  being  equal,  consumption  expenditure  volumes  would  be  expected  to  rise  more  strongly  on  spending  options  subject  to  lower  rates  of  price  inflation.

change relative satisfy similar complete substitute

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Correct answer: satisfy

Explanation: The word 'satisfy' is a verb that fits grammatically as it indicates the action consumers take to meet their needs and wants. It aligns with the context of discussing consumer behavior and their motivations for purchasing decisions.

Meaning: 'Satisfy' means to fulfill or meet the requirements or desires of someone.

Wrong options:

  • substitute: 'Substitute' is a verb that means to replace one thing with another, which does not fit the context of fulfilling needs directly.
  • relative: 'Relative' is an adjective that describes a relationship or comparison, which does not fit as an action to meet needs.
  • similar: 'Similar' is an adjective that indicates likeness, which does not convey an action related to fulfilling needs.
  • change: 'Change' is a verb that means to make something different, but it does not specifically relate to the act of fulfilling needs.
  • complete: 'Complete' is a verb that means to finish or make whole, which does not directly relate to the action of satisfying needs.
Correct answer: substitute

Explanation: The term 'substitute' is a verb that fits grammatically as it describes the action of replacing one product or service with another. This aligns with the context of consumer behavior in response to price changes.

Meaning: 'Substitute' means to replace one thing with another, particularly in the context of consumer choices.

Wrong options:

  • satisfy: 'Satisfy' is a verb that means to fulfill needs, but it does not convey the action of replacing one product with another.
  • relative: 'Relative' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to consumer choices.
  • similar: 'Similar' is an adjective that indicates likeness, which does not convey an action of replacement.
  • change: 'Change' is a verb that means to make something different, but it does not specifically relate to the act of substituting products.
  • complete: 'Complete' is a verb that means to finish or make whole, which does not fit in the context of replacing one product with another.
Correct answer: relative

Explanation: The word 'relative' is an adjective that fits grammatically as it describes the nature of the price movement in comparison to other prices. It is contextually relevant as it indicates how price changes affect consumer behavior.

Meaning: 'Relative' refers to something that is considered in relation to something else, in this case, price movements.

Wrong options:

  • satisfy: 'Satisfy' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of price movements.
  • substitute: 'Substitute' is a verb that means to replace, which does not describe the type of price movement.
  • similar: 'Similar' is an adjective that indicates likeness, which does not convey the comparative nature of price changes.
  • change: 'Change' is a noun or verb that refers to making something different, but it does not describe the nature of price movements.
  • complete: 'Complete' is a verb that means to finish or make whole, which does not fit in the context of describing price movements.

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