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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #37176 Dance
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Dance  has  played  an  important  role  in  many  musicals.  In  some  ,  dance  numbers  are  included  as  an  excuse  to  add  to  the  color  and  spectacle  of  the  show,  but  dance  is  more  effective  when  it  forms  an  integral  part  of  the  .  An  early  example  is  Richard  Rodgers  On  Your  Toes(1936)  in  which  the  story  about  classical  ballet  meeting  the  world  of  jazz  enabled  dance  to  be  introduced  in  a  way  that  ,  rather  than  interrupts  the  drama.

cases itineraries enhances plot punctuates judgement

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Correct answer: cases

Explanation: The word 'cases' fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that refers to instances or situations, which aligns with the context of discussing various scenarios in musicals. It also matches the tone of the sentence, indicating that there are multiple examples where dance is used in a particular way.

Meaning: 'Cases' refers to specific instances or situations.

Wrong options:

  • punctuates: The verb 'punctuates' does not fit as it implies an action rather than a noun that describes instances.
  • plot: The noun 'plot' does not fit here as it refers to the storyline, not instances or situations.
  • itineraries: The noun 'itineraries' refers to travel plans, which is unrelated to the context of dance in musicals.
  • judgement: The noun 'judgement' refers to the ability to make considered decisions, which does not relate to the context of discussing instances in musicals.
  • enhances: The verb 'enhances' does not fit as it describes an action rather than a noun that indicates instances.
Correct answer: plot

Explanation: The word 'plot' is a noun that refers to the main story or narrative of a musical. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the integral part that dance should play in the overall storyline of the show.

Meaning: 'Plot' refers to the main events or storyline of a narrative.

Wrong options:

  • cases: The noun 'cases' refers to instances, which does not fit as it does not describe the narrative structure of a musical.
  • punctuates: The verb 'punctuates' does not fit as it describes an action rather than a noun related to the storyline.
  • itineraries: The noun 'itineraries' refers to travel plans, which is unrelated to the narrative of a musical.
  • judgement: The noun 'judgement' refers to decision-making, which does not relate to the storyline of a musical.
  • enhances: The verb 'enhances' does not fit as it describes an action rather than a noun that indicates the storyline.
Correct answer: enhances

Explanation: The word 'enhances' is a verb that means to improve or augment. It fits grammatically as it describes how dance contributes positively to the drama, aligning with the context of the sentence which discusses the role of dance in musicals.

Meaning: 'Enhances' means to improve or make better.

Wrong options:

  • punctuates: The verb 'punctuates' implies marking or emphasizing, which does not convey the idea of improvement in the context of dance and drama.
  • plot: The noun 'plot' does not fit as it does not describe an action related to the role of dance in the narrative.
  • itineraries: The noun 'itineraries' refers to travel plans, which is unrelated to the context of enhancing drama through dance.
  • judgement: The noun 'judgement' refers to decision-making, which does not relate to the action of improving the drama.
  • cases: The noun 'cases' refers to instances, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to the role of dance.

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