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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #36355 Journalists
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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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Most  news    present  a  story  in  the  same  way.  The  title    describes  the  story.  The  first  sentence  is  then  a    of  the  news  story  in  twenty-seven  words  or  fewer.  Journalists  write  news  in  this  way  so  that  people  can  get  an  idea  of  a  story  from  the  start.  Readers  can  continue  if  they  are  interested,  and  the  paragraphs  that  follow  give  more    about  the  story.

suddenly details articles headlines summary conclusion briefly

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Correct answer: articles

Explanation: The word 'articles' is a plural noun that fits grammatically as it refers to multiple pieces of news content. It aligns with the context of discussing how news is presented, indicating that various articles follow a similar format.

Meaning: 'Articles' refer to written pieces of news or information published in newspapers or online.

Wrong options:

  • summary: 'Summary' is a singular noun that refers to a brief statement of the main points, which does not fit as it does not refer to multiple pieces of news.
  • headlines: 'Headlines' are titles of articles, but they do not refer to the articles themselves, making it contextually inappropriate here.
  • briefly: 'Briefly' is an adverb that describes how something is done, but it does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • conclusion: 'Conclusion' is a noun that refers to the end of something, which does not fit as it does not describe news content.
  • details: 'Details' is a plural noun that refers to specific pieces of information, but it does not fit as it does not refer to the articles themselves.
  • suddenly: 'Suddenly' is an adverb that indicates a quick change, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.
Correct answer: briefly

Explanation: The adverb 'briefly' modifies the verb 'describes' and indicates how the title conveys information about the story. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it suggests that the title provides a concise description.

Meaning: 'Briefly' means in a short or concise manner.

Wrong options:

  • summary: 'Summary' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe how the title describes the story.
  • headlines: 'Headlines' is a noun that refers to the title itself, but it does not indicate the manner of description.
  • articles: 'Articles' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe how the title functions in relation to the story.
  • conclusion: 'Conclusion' is a noun that refers to the end of something, which does not fit in this context.
  • details: 'Details' is a noun that does not describe the manner in which the title describes the story.
  • suddenly: 'Suddenly' is an adverb that indicates an abrupt change, which does not fit the context of describing a title.
Correct answer: summary

Explanation: The word 'summary' is a noun that fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence. It contextually aligns with the idea of providing a brief overview of the news story in a limited word count.

Meaning: A 'summary' is a brief statement that presents the main points of a story or text.

Wrong options:

  • headlines: 'Headlines' is a noun that refers to the title of the article, which does not fit as it does not describe the content of the first sentence.
  • briefly: 'Briefly' is an adverb that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • articles: 'Articles' is a noun that refers to multiple pieces of news content, which does not fit as it does not describe the first sentence.
  • conclusion: 'Conclusion' is a noun that refers to the end of a discussion, which does not fit as it does not describe the first sentence.
  • details: 'Details' is a plural noun that refers to specific information, which does not fit as it does not describe the first sentence.
  • suddenly: 'Suddenly' is an adverb that indicates a quick change, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.
Correct answer: details

Explanation: The word 'details' is a plural noun that fits grammatically as it refers to specific pieces of information that follow the initial summary. It aligns with the context of providing more in-depth information about the story.

Meaning: 'Details' refer to specific pieces of information that elaborate on a subject.

Wrong options:

  • summary: 'Summary' is a singular noun that does not fit as it does not refer to additional information but rather to a brief overview.
  • headlines: 'Headlines' refers to the titles of articles, which does not fit as it does not describe additional information about the story.
  • briefly: 'Briefly' is an adverb that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • conclusion: 'Conclusion' is a noun that refers to the end of a discussion, which does not fit as it does not describe additional information.
  • articles: 'Articles' is a noun that refers to multiple pieces of news content, which does not fit as it does not describe the additional information provided.
  • suddenly: 'Suddenly' is an adverb that indicates a quick change, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.

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