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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #37998 Celebrity culture
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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.
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The    very    same    people    who    thrust    celebrity    culture    down    our    throats    on    a    daily    are    at    the    same    time    the    ones    quickest    to    knock    celebrity    culture.    As        as    a    new    media    darling    is    put    on    a    pedestal,    they    are    knocked    down    for    some    minor    indiscretion    in    their    past    or    an    unfortunate    incident    in    the    glare    of    the        spotlight.    Whilst    there    are    clearly    celebrities    who    bring    little    benefit,    or    even    for    that    matter    a        resemblance    of    entertainment    to    our    society,    there    are    a  great  number    who    are    positive    role    models.    Not    all    of    them    live    in    dream    palaces;    some    do    in    fact    have    very      charity    institutions    that    they    run.    

informed quickly qualified basis consisting worthwhile media vague

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Correct answer: basis

Explanation: The word 'basis' functions as a noun that indicates the foundation or underlying principle of an action. In this context, it describes the frequency with which celebrity culture is thrust upon us, fitting grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: 'Basis' refers to the underlying support or foundation for something, in this case, the regularity of celebrity culture being presented.

Wrong options:

  • media: 'Media' is a noun that refers to the means of communication, which does not fit as it does not describe a frequency or foundation.
  • quickly: 'Quickly' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • informed: 'Informed' is an adjective that describes someone who has knowledge, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of frequency.
  • consisting: 'Consisting' is a verb form that indicates composition, which does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a noun.
  • vague: 'Vague' is an adjective that describes something unclear, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of frequency.
  • qualified: 'Qualified' is an adjective that describes someone who meets certain criteria, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of frequency.
  • worthwhile: 'Worthwhile' is an adjective that describes something worth the time or effort, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of frequency.
Correct answer: quickly

Explanation: The adverb 'quickly' describes the speed at which a new media darling is elevated to fame. It fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'is put' and aligns with the context of rapid changes in celebrity status.

Meaning: 'Quickly' means at a fast pace or speed, indicating how fast the media darling is recognized.

Wrong options:

  • media: 'Media' is a noun that refers to communication channels, which does not fit as it does not describe the manner of action.
  • basis: 'Basis' is a noun that indicates a foundation, which does not fit as it does not describe the speed of an action.
  • informed: 'Informed' is an adjective that describes someone knowledgeable, which does not fit as it does not relate to the speed of action.
  • consisting: 'Consisting' is a verb form that indicates composition, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the manner of action.
  • vague: 'Vague' is an adjective that describes something unclear, which does not fit as it does not relate to the speed of action.
  • qualified: 'Qualified' is an adjective that describes someone who meets certain criteria, which does not fit as it does not relate to the speed of action.
  • worthwhile: 'Worthwhile' is an adjective that describes something worth the time or effort, which does not fit as it does not relate to the speed of action.
Correct answer: media

Explanation: The word 'media' serves as a noun that refers to the various means of communication, particularly in the context of public attention. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the environment in which the spotlight is cast.

Meaning: 'Media' refers to the channels of communication, such as television, newspapers, and the internet, that disseminate information.

Wrong options:

  • quickly: 'Quickly' is an adverb that describes the speed of an action, which does not fit as it does not relate to the noun needed in this context.
  • basis: 'Basis' is a noun that indicates a foundation, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of public attention.
  • informed: 'Informed' is an adjective that describes someone knowledgeable, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of communication.
  • consisting: 'Consisting' is a verb form that indicates composition, which does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a noun.
  • vague: 'Vague' is an adjective that describes something unclear, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of communication.
  • qualified: 'Qualified' is an adjective that describes someone who meets certain criteria, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of communication.
  • worthwhile: 'Worthwhile' is an adjective that describes something worth the time or effort, which does not fit as it does not relate to the context of communication.
Correct answer: vague

Explanation: The word 'vague' functions as an adjective that describes something that is not clearly expressed or defined. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the unclear resemblance of entertainment.

Meaning: 'Vague' means not clearly expressed or defined, indicating a lack of clarity in resemblance.

Wrong options:

  • media: 'Media' is a noun that refers to communication channels, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of resemblance.
  • quickly: 'Quickly' is an adverb that describes the speed of an action, which does not fit as it does not relate to the quality of resemblance.
  • basis: 'Basis' is a noun that indicates a foundation, which does not fit as it does not relate to the quality of resemblance.
  • informed: 'Informed' is an adjective that describes someone knowledgeable, which does not fit as it does not relate to the quality of resemblance.
  • consisting: 'Consisting' is a verb form that indicates composition, which does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as an adjective.
  • qualified: 'Qualified' is an adjective that describes someone who meets certain criteria, which does not fit as it does not relate to the quality of resemblance.
  • worthwhile: 'Worthwhile' is an adjective that describes something worth the time or effort, which does not fit as it does not relate to the quality of resemblance.
Correct answer: worthwhile

Explanation: The word 'worthwhile' serves as an adjective that describes something that is worth the time, effort, or resources. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the value of the charity institutions.

Meaning: 'Worthwhile' means deserving of time or effort, indicating that the charity institutions have significant value.

Wrong options:

  • media: 'Media' is a noun that refers to communication channels, which does not fit as it does not describe the value of charity institutions.
  • quickly: 'Quickly' is an adverb that describes the speed of an action, which does not fit as it does not relate to the value of charity institutions.
  • basis: 'Basis' is a noun that indicates a foundation, which does not fit as it does not relate to the value of charity institutions.
  • informed: 'Informed' is an adjective that describes someone knowledgeable, which does not fit as it does not relate to the value of charity institutions.
  • consisting: 'Consisting' is a verb form that indicates composition, which does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as an adjective.
  • vague: 'Vague' is an adjective that describes something unclear, which does not fit as it does not relate to the value of charity institutions.
  • qualified: 'Qualified' is an adjective that describes someone who meets certain criteria, which does not fit as it does not relate to the value of charity institutions.

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