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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #37575 Young people
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Young  people  are  increasingly  aware  of  the  challenges  and  risks    by  the  climate  crisis  and  of  the  opportunity  to    sustainable  development.  Young  people  are  not  only  victims  of  climate  change,  but  they  are  also    contributors  to  climate  action.  Whether  through  education,  science  or  technology,  young  people  are    up  their  efforts  and  using  their  skills  to  accelerate  climate  action.

valuable scaling achieve exotic catching receive presented

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Correct answer: presented

Explanation: The word 'presented' is the past participle form of the verb 'present,' which fits grammatically as it describes the challenges and risks that have been introduced or made known by the climate crisis. This aligns with the context of discussing the ongoing issues related to climate change.

Meaning: 'Presented' means to have been shown or introduced, particularly in a formal context.

Wrong options:

  • catching: 'Catching' is a present participle that implies something is being captured or noticed, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed here.
  • exotic: 'Exotic' is an adjective that describes something unusual or strikingly different, which does not relate to the challenges posed by the climate crisis.
  • achieve: 'Achieve' is a verb that indicates reaching a goal, which does not fit as it does not describe the challenges themselves.
  • receive: 'Receive' is a verb that means to get or be given something, which does not grammatically fit in this context as it does not describe the challenges.
  • valuable: 'Valuable' is an adjective that describes worth or importance, which does not fit as it does not relate to the challenges presented by the climate crisis.
Correct answer: achieve

Explanation: The verb 'achieve' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of reaching a goal, which in this context refers to sustainable development. It aligns with the overall message of young people taking action towards positive outcomes.

Meaning: 'Achieve' means to successfully reach a desired objective or result.

Wrong options:

  • valuable: 'Valuable' is an adjective that describes worth, which does not fit as it does not indicate an action related to sustainable development.
  • catching: 'Catching' is a present participle that implies capturing attention, which does not relate to the action of reaching a goal.
  • scaling: 'Scaling' is a verb that refers to increasing in size or scope, which does not fit the context of achieving a goal.
  • exotic: 'Exotic' is an adjective that describes something unusual, which does not relate to the action of achieving sustainable development.
  • presented: 'Presented' is a past participle that does not indicate an action related to achieving a goal.
Correct answer: valuable

Explanation: The term 'valuable' is an adjective that describes the importance and worth of young people as contributors to climate action. It fits grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes their role in addressing climate issues.

Meaning: 'Valuable' means having worth or importance, particularly in the context of contributions to climate action.

Wrong options:

  • catching: 'Catching' is a present participle that does not describe the worth or importance of young people in this context.
  • scaling: 'Scaling' is a verb that refers to increasing in size or scope, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of young people's contributions.
  • exotic: 'Exotic' is an adjective that describes something unusual, which does not relate to the contributions of young people.
  • achieve: 'Achieve' is a verb that indicates reaching a goal, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of young people's contributions.
  • presented: 'Presented' is a past participle that does not describe the worth or importance of young people.
Correct answer: scaling

Explanation: The word 'scaling' is a present participle that fits grammatically as it describes the action of increasing efforts. It aligns with the context of young people enhancing their contributions to climate action.

Meaning: 'Scaling' means to increase or expand efforts or actions, particularly in a significant way.

Wrong options:

  • valuable: 'Valuable' is an adjective that describes worth, which does not fit as it does not indicate an action related to increasing efforts.
  • catching: 'Catching' is a present participle that implies capturing attention, which does not relate to the action of increasing efforts.
  • achieve: 'Achieve' is a verb that indicates reaching a goal, which does not fit the context of increasing efforts.
  • exotic: 'Exotic' is an adjective that describes something unusual, which does not relate to the action of scaling efforts.
  • presented: 'Presented' is a past participle that does not describe the action of increasing efforts.

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