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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38740 French venue
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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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Indeed,    these    are  busy    times    for    us    right    now.    We    are    giving    three    performances    at    the    opera    house    this    week,    and    they    are    all    sold-out.    As    you    know,    we    are    staying    at    the    Central    Hotel    again.    Our    agent    always        our    rooms    here    because    they    take    such    good    care    of    us.    Next    week,    we      for    Paris,    where    our    fans    always        us    feel    so    welcome.    Our    gigs    at    the    French    venue        on    Monday    28th    at    9pm.    After    that,    we        for    three    weeks    before    we    select    the    road    again.    

rest books going kick are heading be give make

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Correct answer: books

Explanation: The verb 'books' is in the present tense, which is appropriate here as it describes a habitual action performed by the agent. This aligns with the context of the sentence, indicating that the agent regularly reserves rooms for the group.

Meaning: 'Books' means to reserve or arrange accommodations in advance.

Wrong options:

  • be: The verb 'be' is an auxiliary verb and does not convey the action of reserving rooms, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • give: The verb 'give' does not relate to the action of reserving rooms and does not fit the sentence structure.
  • make: The verb 'make' does not apply to the action of booking and is not relevant in this context.
  • rest: The verb 'rest' does not pertain to the action of booking rooms and is grammatically incorrect here.
  • are heading: The phrase 'are heading' indicates movement and does not relate to the action of booking rooms.
  • going: The verb 'going' suggests movement but does not fit the context of reserving accommodations.
  • kick: The verb 'kick' does not relate to the action of booking and is not appropriate in this context.
Correct answer: are heading

Explanation: The phrase 'are heading' is in the present continuous tense, indicating a planned future action. This fits the context as it describes the group's upcoming travel plans to Paris.

Meaning: 'Are heading' means to be going towards a destination, indicating future movement.

Wrong options:

  • be: The verb 'be' does not convey any action of movement and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • give: The verb 'give' does not relate to the action of traveling and does not fit the sentence structure.
  • make: The verb 'make' does not apply to the action of heading somewhere and is not relevant in this context.
  • rest: The verb 'rest' does not pertain to the action of traveling and is grammatically incorrect here.
  • going: The verb 'going' is a gerund and does not fit the sentence structure as a future action.
  • kick: The verb 'kick' does not relate to the action of heading and is not appropriate in this context.
Correct answer: make

Explanation: The verb 'make' is used here in the present tense to indicate an action that the fans regularly perform, which is to create a welcoming atmosphere for the group. This fits the context of the sentence perfectly.

Meaning: 'Make' means to cause or create something, in this case, a feeling of welcome.

Wrong options:

  • be: The verb 'be' does not convey an action related to creating feelings and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • give: The verb 'give' does not fit the context of creating a welcoming atmosphere and is not relevant here.
  • rest: The verb 'rest' does not pertain to the action of making someone feel welcome and is grammatically incorrect here.
  • are heading: The phrase 'are heading' indicates movement and does not relate to the action of making someone feel welcome.
  • going: The verb 'going' does not fit the context of creating feelings and is not appropriate in this context.
  • kick: The verb 'kick' does not relate to the action of making someone feel welcome and is not suitable here.
Correct answer: kick

Explanation: The verb 'kick' is used in the context of starting an event, which fits perfectly as it describes the beginning of their gigs at the French venue. This aligns with the context of scheduling performances.

Meaning: 'Kick' means to start or commence something, in this case, the performances.

Wrong options:

  • be: The verb 'be' does not convey the action of starting an event and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • give: The verb 'give' does not relate to the action of starting performances and does not fit the sentence structure.
  • make: The verb 'make' does not apply to the action of starting an event and is not relevant in this context.
  • rest: The verb 'rest' does not pertain to the action of starting and is grammatically incorrect here.
  • are heading: The phrase 'are heading' indicates movement and does not relate to the action of kicking off performances.
  • going: The verb 'going' does not fit the context of starting an event and is not appropriate in this context.
Correct answer: rest

Explanation: The verb 'rest' is in the present tense and indicates a planned action of taking a break after their performances. This fits the context as it describes their schedule following the gigs.

Meaning: 'Rest' means to take a break or pause from activity, in this case, after their performances.

Wrong options:

  • be: The verb 'be' does not convey the action of taking a break and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • give: The verb 'give' does not relate to the action of resting and does not fit the sentence structure.
  • make: The verb 'make' does not apply to the action of resting and is not relevant in this context.
  • are heading: The phrase 'are heading' indicates movement and does not relate to the action of resting.
  • going: The verb 'going' does not fit the context of taking a break and is not appropriate in this context.
  • kick: The verb 'kick' does not relate to the action of resting and is not suitable here.

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