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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38396 BBC
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People    going    to    the    UK    for    the    first    time    are    often    surprised    that    there    are    no    advertisements    at    first  on    the    BBC    television    channels.    Their    absence    is    due    down  to    the    fact    that    the    constitution    of    the    BBC    forbids    it    to    accept    advertising.    So,    where  does    the    BBC    get    the    money    it    needs    to    keep    it    going?    The    answer    is    that,          selling    BBC    programmes    to    other    broadcasters    around    the    world,    the    BBC    is    financed    from    revenue    raised    by    the    sale    of    television    licences.    The    fee    for    the    licences    is    set    by    the    government,    but    this,    the    BBC    is    not    state    run,    and    it    retains    an    independence    of    it    is    very    proud.    It    can    be    said    that    the    viewers    themselves    pay    for    the    BBC,    since    every  single    household    that    owns    a    television    in    Britain    has    to    purchase    a    licence.    Some    viewers    prefer    other    channels,    but    a    valid    licence    is    obligatory,    or    not    you    watch    the    BBC.    Failure    to    buy    one    is      the    law.

every whether besides hence against which therefore despite

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Correct answer: besides

Explanation: 'Besides' is a preposition that indicates an additional point or consideration. In this context, it introduces the idea that in addition to selling programmes, the BBC is financed through licence sales, maintaining the logical flow of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Besides' means 'in addition to' or 'apart from.'

Wrong options:

  • therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not introduce an additional point.
  • which: 'Which' is a relative pronoun that does not serve to introduce an additional idea in this context.
  • every: 'Every' is a determiner that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of adding information.
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction used to introduce alternatives, which does not fit the context of adding information.
  • against: 'Against' is a preposition that indicates opposition, which does not fit in this context.
  • despite: 'Despite' is a preposition that indicates contrast, which does not fit as it does not introduce an additional point.
Correct answer: despite

Explanation: 'Despite' is a preposition that indicates a contrast or exception. Here, it shows that even though the BBC is funded by licence fees, it is not state-run, which is a significant point in the context.

Meaning: 'Despite' means 'in spite of' or 'regardless of.'

Wrong options:

  • therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not express contrast.
  • which: 'Which' is a relative pronoun that does not convey contrast in this context.
  • every: 'Every' is a determiner that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of contrast.
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction used to introduce alternatives, which does not fit the context of expressing contrast.
  • against: 'Against' is a preposition that indicates opposition, which does not fit in this context.
  • besides: 'Besides' indicates addition, which does not fit the context of contrasting the BBC's funding with its independence.
Correct answer: which

Explanation: 'Which' is a relative pronoun that introduces a clause providing additional information about 'independence.' It fits grammatically and contextually, linking the pride the BBC has in its independence.

Meaning: 'Which' is used to refer to a specific thing previously mentioned, in this case, 'independence.'

Wrong options:

  • therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not introduce additional information.
  • every: 'Every' is a determiner that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the clause structure.
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction used to introduce alternatives, which does not fit in this context.
  • against: 'Against' is a preposition that indicates opposition, which does not fit in this context.
  • besides: 'Besides' indicates addition, which does not fit as it does not introduce a relative clause.
  • despite: 'Despite' is a preposition that indicates contrast, which does not fit as it does not introduce a relative clause.
Correct answer: whether

Explanation: 'Whether' is a conjunction that introduces alternatives, indicating that a valid licence is required regardless of whether one watches the BBC or not. This fits the context of the sentence perfectly.

Meaning: 'Whether' is used to express a choice between alternatives.

Wrong options:

  • therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not introduce alternatives.
  • which: 'Which' is a relative pronoun that does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • every: 'Every' is a determiner that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of alternatives.
  • against: 'Against' is a preposition that indicates opposition, which does not fit in this context.
  • besides: 'Besides' indicates addition, which does not fit as it does not introduce alternatives.
  • despite: 'Despite' is a preposition that indicates contrast, which does not fit as it does not introduce alternatives.
Correct answer: against

Explanation: 'Against' is a preposition that indicates opposition or violation. In this context, it correctly conveys that failing to purchase a licence is a violation of the law.

Meaning: 'Against' means 'in opposition to' or 'in violation of.'

Wrong options:

  • therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not convey opposition.
  • which: 'Which' is a relative pronoun that does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • every: 'Every' is a determiner that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of violation.
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction used to introduce alternatives, which does not fit in this context.
  • besides: 'Besides' indicates addition, which does not fit as it does not convey opposition.
  • despite: 'Despite' is a preposition that indicates contrast, which does not fit as it does not convey opposition.

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