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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38463 Expectations
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One    of    the    greatest    problems    with    holidays    apart    from    the    usual    travel    complications    and    accommodation    difficulties,    is    the    expectations    we    have    of    them.    From    the    moment    we    begin    planning    our    trip    until    the    moment    we    leave    our    house    -    suitcase    in  hand    and    brimming    with    excitement    -    we    envision    scenes    of    great    joy    and    relaxation.    Once    on    holiday,    we    believe,    all  the  stresses    of    our    daily    life    will    vanish.    We    will    become    different    people,    even;    relaxed    and    with  not  a    care    in    the    world,    our    ‘true’    personalities    can    come    to    the    fore.    Unfortunately,    the    reality    typically    ends    up    having        in  common    with    the    idyllic    preconception.    From    the    traffic    jam    on    the    way    to    the    airport    to    the    rude    receptionist    at    the    hotel,    life's    irritations    don’t    miraculously    disappear    when    abroad.    Our    well-formed    expectations        how    our    family    members    or    other    travel    partners    will    think,    feel,    and    behave    whilst    away    also    don't    help.    Expecting    others    to    act    as    we    prefer    is    a    surefire      to    end    up    feeling    stressed,    angry    and    frustrated.    But    there    is    a    bright    side.    The    problems    that    crop      on    holiday    are    often    a    welcome    distraction      the    nagging    feeling    that    we    aren't    actually    enjoying    ourselves    as    much    as    we    should!    

up on more way about without from little

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Correct answer: little

Explanation: The word 'little' fits grammatically as it is an adjective that describes the amount of commonality between the reality and the preconception. It aligns with the context of expressing a minimal or insignificant degree of similarity.

Meaning: 'Little' means a small amount or degree.

Wrong options:

  • without: 'Without' is a preposition indicating absence, which does not fit the context of comparing commonality.
  • on: 'On' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of quantity in this context.
  • about: 'About' is a preposition that indicates a topic, which does not fit as it does not describe the degree of commonality.
  • more: 'More' is a comparative adjective that suggests a greater amount, which contradicts the intended meaning of minimal similarity.
Correct answer: about

Explanation: The word 'about' serves as a preposition that introduces the topic of expectations regarding family members' behavior. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the subject of the expectations.

Meaning: 'About' means concerning or regarding.

Wrong options:

  • without: 'Without' indicates absence and does not relate to the expectations of behavior.
  • on: 'On' is a preposition that does not appropriately introduce the topic of expectations.
  • way: 'Way' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the topic of expectations.
  • from: 'From' is a preposition indicating origin, which does not fit the context of discussing expectations.
Correct answer: way

Explanation: The term 'way' is a noun that refers to a method or manner of doing something. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the manner in which expecting others to act can lead to negative feelings.

Meaning: 'Way' refers to a method or manner of doing something.

Wrong options:

  • without: 'Without' is a preposition indicating absence, which does not fit the context of describing a method.
  • on: 'On' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of method or manner.
  • about: 'About' is a preposition that does not fit as it does not describe a method of feeling stressed.
  • from: 'From' is a preposition indicating origin, which does not relate to the method of feeling stressed.
Correct answer: up

Explanation: The word 'up' is a particle that combines with the verb 'crop' to form the phrasal verb 'crop up,' meaning to appear unexpectedly. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how problems can arise during a holiday.

Meaning: 'Up' in this context indicates the occurrence of something unexpectedly.

Wrong options:

  • without: 'Without' indicates absence and does not fit the context of problems appearing.
  • on: 'On' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of occurrence.
  • about: 'About' is a preposition that does not relate to the appearance of problems.
  • from: 'From' is a preposition indicating origin, which does not fit the context of problems arising.
Correct answer: from

Explanation: The word 'from' is a preposition that indicates the source or origin of the distraction. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes what the problems distract us away from.

Meaning: 'From' indicates the source or starting point of something.

Wrong options:

  • without: 'Without' indicates absence and does not fit the context of distraction.
  • on: 'On' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of source.
  • about: 'About' is a preposition that does not relate to the source of distraction.
  • up: 'Up' is a particle that does not fit as it does not indicate the source of distraction.

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