Meaning: 'Influenced' means to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

Wrong options:

• deliberate: The word 'deliberate' is an adjective that describes something done intentionally, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed here as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
• random: 'Random' is an adjective that refers to something made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision, which does not fit the context of how news is shaped.
• bare: 'Bare' is an adjective meaning without covering or clothing, which is irrelevant to the context of news bias and does not fit grammatically.
• further: 'Further' is an adverb or adjective that indicates a greater distance or degree, which does not fit the context of how news is influenced.
• determine: 'Determine' is a verb that means to establish or ascertain, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the state of news stories being affected.
• hampered: 'Hampered' is a verb that means to hinder or impede, which does not fit the context of how news is shaped by attitudes and backgrounds.

Correct answer: deliberate

Explanation: The term 'deliberate' is used as an adjective to describe bias that is intentional. This fits grammatically and contextually, as the sentence discusses the nature of bias in news reporting, indicating that not all bias is intentional.

Meaning: 'Deliberate' means done consciously and intentionally.

Wrong options:

• influenced: 'Influenced' is the correct answer for the first blank and does not fit here as it does not describe the nature of bias.
• random: 'Random' is an adjective that implies lack of purpose or planning, which does not accurately describe the nature of bias being discussed.
• bare: 'Bare' is an adjective that does not relate to the concept of bias and does not fit grammatically or contextually.
• further: 'Further' is an adverb or adjective that indicates additional distance or degree, which does not apply to the nature of bias.
• determine: 'Determine' is a verb that means to establish or ascertain, which does not fit in this context as it does not describe bias.
• hampered: 'Hampered' is a verb that means to hinder or impede, which does not relate to the nature of bias.

Correct answer: determine

Explanation: The verb 'determine' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of finding out or establishing something. Contextually, it aligns with the inquiry into how readers can identify bias in news reporting.

Meaning: 'Determine' means to establish or ascertain the nature or quality of something.

Wrong options:

• influenced: 'Influenced' is the correct answer for the first blank and does not fit here as it does not indicate an action related to identifying bias.
• deliberate: 'Deliberate' is an adjective that describes intentionality, which does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
• random: 'Random' is an adjective that does not indicate an action and does not fit the context of identifying bias.
• further: 'Further' is an adverb or adjective that indicates additional distance or degree, which does not apply to the action of determining bias.
• hampered: 'Hampered' is a verb that means to hinder or impede, which does not relate to the action of identifying bias.

Correct answer: further

Explanation: The word 'further' serves as an adverb here, indicating additional examples of how bias manifests in newspapers. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it suggests that there are more ways to illustrate the point being made.

Meaning: 'Further' means to a greater extent or degree; additionally.

Wrong options:

• influenced: 'Influenced' is the correct answer for the first blank and does not fit here as it does not indicate an additional example.
• deliberate: 'Deliberate' is an adjective that describes intentionality, which does not fit the context of providing further examples.
• random: 'Random' is an adjective that does not relate to the context of providing additional examples and does not fit grammatically.
• determine: 'Determine' is a verb that does not fit in this context as it does not indicate an additional example.
• hampered: 'Hampered' is a verb that means to hinder or impede, which does not relate to providing further examples.