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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #36544 Daydream
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Everyone  knows  the  pleasures  of  daydreaming.  Whether    your  next  vacation  or  an  ideal  romantic  partner,  it  is  enjoyable  to  let  your  mind    into  a  stream  of  consciousness  where    come  alive.  Better  yet,  research  shows  that,  far  from  being  a  waste  of  time,  daydreaming  has  all    of  benefits  and  is  particularly    for  developing  brains.  

envisioning aspirations important drift receiving sorts specify qualities

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Correct answer: envisioning

Explanation: The word 'envisioning' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause, indicating the action of imagining or visualizing something. It aligns contextually with the idea of daydreaming about future scenarios, such as vacations or romantic partners.

Meaning: 'Envisioning' means to imagine or visualize something in the mind.

Wrong options:

  • qualities: 'Qualities' is a noun that refers to characteristics or attributes, which does not fit the context of an action related to daydreaming.
  • receiving: 'Receiving' is a gerund that implies accepting something, which does not relate to the act of imagining or daydreaming.
  • drift: 'Drift' is a verb that does not fit here as it does not convey the act of imagining; it is more about movement rather than visualization.
  • sorts: 'Sorts' is a noun that refers to types or categories, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • specify: 'Specify' is a verb that means to state something clearly, which does not align with the context of daydreaming.
  • aspirations: 'Aspirations' is a noun that refers to hopes or ambitions, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
Correct answer: drift

Explanation: The verb 'drift' fits grammatically as it describes the action of allowing one's mind to wander. It is contextually appropriate as it relates to the experience of daydreaming, where thoughts can flow freely without restriction.

Meaning: 'Drift' means to move slowly or aimlessly, often used to describe thoughts that wander.

Wrong options:

  • qualities: 'Qualities' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to the mind's movement.
  • receiving: 'Receiving' is a gerund that implies accepting something, which does not relate to the act of letting the mind wander.
  • envisioning: 'Envisioning' is a gerund that describes imagining, which does not fit the context of the mind's movement in daydreaming.
  • sorts: 'Sorts' is a noun that refers to types or categories, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • specify: 'Specify' is a verb that means to state something clearly, which does not align with the context of allowing thoughts to wander.
  • aspirations: 'Aspirations' is a noun that refers to hopes or ambitions, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
Correct answer: aspirations

Explanation: The noun 'aspirations' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause, indicating the hopes or dreams that come alive during daydreaming. It aligns contextually with the idea of daydreaming leading to the realization of one's desires.

Meaning: 'Aspirations' refers to strong desires or ambitions to achieve something.

Wrong options:

  • qualities: 'Qualities' is a noun that refers to characteristics or attributes, which does not fit the context of hopes or dreams.
  • receiving: 'Receiving' is a gerund that implies accepting something, which does not relate to the context of daydreaming.
  • drift: 'Drift' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to hopes or dreams.
  • sorts: 'Sorts' is a noun that refers to types or categories, which does not fit as it does not describe aspirations.
  • specify: 'Specify' is a verb that means to state something clearly, which does not align with the context of hopes or dreams.
  • envisioning: 'Envisioning' is a gerund that describes imagining, which does not fit as it does not refer to aspirations.
Correct answer: sorts

Explanation: The noun 'sorts' fits grammatically as it refers to various types or categories of benefits. It is contextually appropriate as it describes the different kinds of advantages that daydreaming can provide.

Meaning: 'Sorts' refers to different types or categories of something.

Wrong options:

  • qualities: 'Qualities' is a noun that refers to characteristics or attributes, which does not fit as it does not describe types of benefits.
  • receiving: 'Receiving' is a gerund that implies accepting something, which does not relate to the context of benefits.
  • drift: 'Drift' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe types or categories of benefits.
  • envisioning: 'Envisioning' is a gerund that describes imagining, which does not fit as it does not refer to types of benefits.
  • specify: 'Specify' is a verb that means to state something clearly, which does not align with the context of describing benefits.
  • aspirations: 'Aspirations' is a noun that refers to hopes or ambitions, which does not fit as it does not describe types of benefits.
Correct answer: important

Explanation: The adjective 'important' fits grammatically as it describes the significance of daydreaming for developing brains. It is contextually appropriate as it emphasizes the value of daydreaming in cognitive development.

Meaning: 'Important' means having great significance or value.

Wrong options:

  • qualities: 'Qualities' is a noun that refers to characteristics or attributes, which does not fit as it does not describe the significance of daydreaming.
  • receiving: 'Receiving' is a gerund that implies accepting something, which does not relate to the context of significance.
  • drift: 'Drift' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the importance of daydreaming.
  • sorts: 'Sorts' is a noun that refers to types or categories, which does not fit as it does not describe significance.
  • specify: 'Specify' is a verb that means to state something clearly, which does not align with the context of describing importance.
  • aspirations: 'Aspirations' is a noun that refers to hopes or ambitions, which does not fit as it does not describe significance.

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