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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38741 Cityscapes
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When    did    you    last    see    a    Ferris    wheel?    Sometimes    called    observation    wheels,    they're    becoming    fixtures    in    our    cityscapes.    It    seems    that    any    city    that    wants    to    ensure    the    attractions    are    on    show    to    the    world    must    have    a    beautifully    designed    Ferris    wheel.        these    wheels    are    usually    intended    to    be    temporary    structures,    more    often    than    not    they    end  up  staying    for    a    number    of    reasons,    not    least    because    they    become    so    highly    thought        by    residents    and    visitors.    So    why    do    cities    want    them?    There's    very        doubt    that    they    create    a    novel    focus,    but    there    are    several    other    reasons.    They    may    be    used    as    symbols    of    resurgence    or    a    modern    complement    to    the    usual    historic    attractions    tourists    visit.    They're    also    cheaper    and    quicker    to    build    than    most    other    major    landmarks.    Finally,    seeing    the    success    they've    had    enjoyed    in    many    places,    cities    may    feel        sense    of    competition    and    be    driven        build    bigger    and    better    versions.    

Although to While little little some the of

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Correct answer: Although

Explanation: 'Although' is a subordinating conjunction that introduces a contrast between the temporary intention of Ferris wheels and their actual permanence. This fits grammatically as it sets up a dependent clause that relates to the main idea of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Although' indicates a contrast or exception to what is stated.

Wrong options:

  • While: 'While' is also a conjunction but implies simultaneous actions rather than contrast, which does not fit the intended meaning here.
  • the: 'The' is a definite article and does not function as a conjunction, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • little: 'Little' is an adjective that does not serve as a conjunction and does not fit the grammatical structure needed.
  • of: 'Of' is a preposition that does not introduce a contrast and is not suitable for this blank.
  • some: 'Some' is a determiner that does not provide the necessary contrast in this context.
  • to: 'To' is a preposition that does not fit grammatically as it does not introduce a contrasting clause.
Correct answer: of

Explanation: The preposition 'of' is used to indicate the relationship between the thoughts and the residents and visitors. It fits grammatically as it connects the noun 'thought' to the agents who hold those thoughts.

Meaning: 'Of' indicates belonging or association.

Wrong options:

  • Although: 'Although' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not indicate a relationship between thoughts and the people holding them.
  • little: 'Little' is an adjective and does not function as a preposition, making it grammatically incorrect here.
  • some: 'Some' is a determiner and does not indicate the necessary relationship in this context.
  • the: 'The' is a definite article and does not fit as it does not indicate a relationship.
  • to: 'To' is a preposition that does not convey the correct relationship between the noun and the agents in this context.
  • While: 'While' is a conjunction that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate possession or association.
Correct answer: little

Explanation: 'Little' is an adjective that indicates a small amount or degree, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the noun 'doubt.' It conveys that there is not much doubt regarding the impact of Ferris wheels.

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

Wrong options:

  • to: 'To' is a preposition that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the amount of doubt.
  • the: 'The' is a definite article and does not provide the necessary descriptive quality for 'doubt.'
  • Although: 'Although' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not describe the quantity of doubt.
  • some: 'Some' is a determiner that does not convey the intended meaning of a small amount in this context.
  • of: 'Of' is a preposition that does not describe the quantity of doubt and is not suitable here.
  • While: 'While' is a conjunction that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the amount of doubt.
Correct answer: some

Explanation: 'Some' is a determiner that indicates an unspecified amount or degree, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the sense of competition that cities may feel.

Meaning: 'Some' refers to an unspecified quantity or number.

Wrong options:

  • little: 'Little' implies a small amount but does not fit the context of competition, which suggests a more significant feeling.
  • to: 'To' is a preposition that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the quantity of competition.
  • the: 'The' is a definite article and does not provide the necessary descriptive quality for 'sense.'
  • Although: 'Although' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not describe the quantity of competition.
  • of: 'Of' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of an unspecified amount in this context.
  • While: 'While' is a conjunction that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the amount of competition.
Correct answer: to

Explanation: 'To' is a preposition that indicates direction or purpose, fitting grammatically as it connects the verb 'driven' to the action of building.

Meaning: 'To' indicates direction or purpose.

Wrong options:

  • some: 'Some' is a determiner that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate direction or purpose.
  • the: 'The' is a definite article and does not function as a preposition, making it incorrect in this context.
  • little: 'Little' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate direction.
  • Although: 'Although' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not indicate purpose.
  • of: 'Of' is a preposition that does not convey the necessary direction in this context.
  • While: 'While' is a conjunction that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate direction or purpose.

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