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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38014 Gambler’s risk
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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
Firstly,    the    gambler’s    risk    is    not    the    dare-devil,    respect-commanding    physical    type    of    the    racing-driver;    “all”    that    is    at    stake  is    money.    Furthermore,    there    is    an    underlying    feeling    that    the    risk    being    taken    is    not    strictly    personal.    We        where    the    money    has    come    from,    what    will    happen    when    the    gambler    loses    it    all    and    how    friends    and    relatives    feel    about    the    habit.    Even    (or    especially)    if    a    large    sweepstake    is    ,    we    know    that    it    was    chiefly    a      of    happening    to    have    the    right    number    at    the    right    time,    that    was      for    the    windfall    and    not    the    continuous    practice    and        skill    of    the    gliders,    drivers    and    divers.    

wonder invaded matter maintain responsible technological trained won

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Correct answer: wonder

Explanation: The word 'wonder' fits grammatically as it serves as a verb in the present tense, aligning with the subject 'we.' Contextually, it expresses curiosity about the source of the money, which is relevant to the discussion of gambling.

Meaning: 'Wonder' means to feel curiosity or to be in doubt about something.

Wrong options:

  • trained: 'Trained' is an adjective that describes someone who has received training, which does not fit the context of expressing curiosity.
  • technological: 'Technological' is an adjective relating to technology, which is irrelevant in the context of questioning the source of money.
  • won: 'Won' is the past tense of 'win,' which does not fit as it does not express a state of curiosity.
  • responsible: 'Responsible' is an adjective that indicates accountability, which does not fit the context of wondering about the money's origin.
  • invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of questioning or curiosity.
  • maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of expressing wonder.
Correct answer: won

Explanation: The word 'won' is the past participle of 'win,' fitting grammatically as it describes an event that has occurred. Contextually, it refers to the outcome of a sweepstake, which aligns with the gambling theme.

Meaning: 'Won' means to have achieved victory or success in a game or competition.

Wrong options:

  • trained: 'Trained' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an event related to winning a sweepstake.
  • technological: 'Technological' is an adjective that relates to technology, which is irrelevant in the context of winning a sweepstake.
  • wonder: 'Wonder' is a verb that expresses curiosity, which does not fit as it does not describe the outcome of a sweepstake.
  • responsible: 'Responsible' is an adjective that indicates accountability, which does not fit the context of winning.
  • invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of winning.
  • maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of winning a sweepstake.
Correct answer: matter

Explanation: The word 'matter' serves as a noun that refers to a subject or situation. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the nature of the event of winning a sweepstake.

Meaning: 'Matter' refers to a subject or situation that is being considered.

Wrong options:

  • trained: 'Trained' is an adjective that describes someone who has received training, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the event.
  • technological: 'Technological' is an adjective that relates to technology, which is irrelevant in the context of describing the event of winning.
  • wonder: 'Wonder' is a verb that expresses curiosity, which does not fit as it does not describe a subject or situation.
  • responsible: 'Responsible' is an adjective that indicates accountability, which does not fit the context of describing the nature of winning.
  • invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of describing an event.
  • maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of describing the nature of winning.
Correct answer: responsible

Explanation: The word 'responsible' is an adjective that describes the cause of the windfall. It fits grammatically as it describes the noun 'matter' and contextually indicates accountability for the outcome.

Meaning: 'Responsible' means being the primary cause or reason for something.

Wrong options:

  • trained: 'Trained' is an adjective that describes someone who has received training, which does not fit as it does not indicate causation.
  • technological: 'Technological' is an adjective that relates to technology, which is irrelevant in the context of describing causation.
  • wonder: 'Wonder' is a verb that expresses curiosity, which does not fit as it does not describe a cause.
  • matter: 'Matter' is a noun that refers to a subject or situation, which does not fit as it does not indicate causation.
  • invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of describing causation.
  • maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of indicating causation.
Correct answer: trained

Explanation: The word 'trained' is an adjective that describes the skill of the gliders, drivers, and divers. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'skill' and contextually indicates the level of expertise.

Meaning: 'Trained' means having received instruction or practice in a particular skill.

Wrong options:

  • technological: 'Technological' is an adjective that relates to technology, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill.
  • wonder: 'Wonder' is a verb that expresses curiosity, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill.
  • responsible: 'Responsible' is an adjective that indicates accountability, which does not fit the context of describing skill.
  • matter: 'Matter' is a noun that refers to a subject or situation, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill.
  • invaded: 'Invaded' is a verb that means to enter forcefully, which is unrelated to the context of describing skill.
  • maintain: 'Maintain' is a verb that means to keep something in a certain state, which does not fit the context of describing skill.

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