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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #37997 Development
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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.
* Drag the correct answer into all target fields
It    is    a    poor    reflection    on    the    development    and    progress    of    our    society    when    the        aim    of    many    people    is    simply    to    get    rich.    A    survey    of    nine-year-old            children    showed    that    above    and    beyond    other    goals    such    as    happiness    is    the    desire    for    obscene    levels    of    wealth.    ,    and    perhaps    even    more    shockingly,    is    how    most    kids    believe    that    they    can    choose    to    attain    this    goal.    Not    through    determination    and    perseverance,    but    through        famous.    Not    even    through    the    grotesquely    ability    to    kick    a    ball    or    hold    a    tune    but    through    simply    being    famous    for    the        of    who    they    are.    

Furthermore sake Thus fortunate primary run becoming rewarded

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Correct answer: primary

Explanation: The word 'primary' functions as an adjective that describes the main aim of many people. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'aim' and aligns contextually with the idea of wealth being a central focus in society.

Meaning: 'Primary' means the most important or main.

Wrong options:

  • fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes someone who is lucky, which does not fit as it does not describe the aim.
  • run: 'Run' is a verb that does not relate to the concept of an aim and does not fit grammatically.
  • Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb used to indicate a conclusion or result, which does not fit as it does not describe an aim.
  • rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not function as an adjective to describe 'aim' and is grammatically incorrect here.
  • sake: 'Sake' is a noun that refers to the purpose of something, which does not fit as it does not describe an aim.
  • becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe the aim itself.
Correct answer: Furthermore

Explanation: The term 'Furthermore' is a transitional adverb that adds information to the previous statement. It fits grammatically and contextually as it introduces an additional point about children's beliefs regarding wealth.

Meaning: 'Furthermore' means in addition or also.

Wrong options:

  • Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not add information but rather summarizes.
  • run: 'Run' is a verb that does not serve as a transitional phrase and is grammatically incorrect here.
  • fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes luck, which does not fit as it does not connect ideas.
  • sake: 'Sake' is a noun that does not function as a transitional word and is not appropriate in this context.
  • rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit as a transitional phrase.
  • becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not serve as a transitional word.
Correct answer: becoming

Explanation: The word 'becoming' serves as a gerund that indicates the process of achieving fame. It fits grammatically as it acts as a noun in the context of the sentence, describing how children believe they can attain wealth.

Meaning: 'Becoming' refers to the process of coming into existence or achieving a certain state.

Wrong options:

  • fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes someone who is lucky, which does not fit as it does not describe an action or process.
  • run: 'Run' is a verb that does not relate to the process of achieving fame and does not fit grammatically.
  • rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe the process of becoming famous.
  • sake: 'Sake' is a noun that refers to purpose, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • Furthermore: 'Furthermore' is a transitional adverb and does not fit as it does not describe an action.
Correct answer: rewarded

Explanation: The word 'rewarded' is a past participle that describes the ability to kick a ball or hold a tune as being compensated or recognized. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'ability' and aligns with the context of discussing how fame is achieved.

Meaning: 'Rewarded' means to be given something in recognition of one's efforts or achievements.

Wrong options:

  • fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes someone who is lucky, which does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
  • run: 'Run' is a verb that does not relate to the ability being discussed and does not fit grammatically.
  • sake: 'Sake' is a noun that refers to purpose, which does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
  • Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
  • becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
  • Furthermore: 'Furthermore' is a transitional adverb and does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
Correct answer: sake

Explanation: The word 'sake' is a noun that refers to the purpose or reason for something. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'for' and aligns contextually with the idea of being famous for one's identity.

Meaning: 'Sake' means the purpose or reason for something.

Wrong options:

  • fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes someone who is lucky, which does not fit as it does not serve as a purpose.
  • run: 'Run' is a verb that does not relate to the purpose being discussed and does not fit grammatically.
  • rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe a purpose.
  • Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe a purpose.
  • becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe a purpose.
  • Furthermore: 'Furthermore' is a transitional adverb and does not fit as it does not describe a purpose.

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