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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38742 Determination
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Often    considered    the    domain    of    just    a    few,    ballet    is    increasingly    finding    its    way    into    our    daily    lives.    People    from    all    walks    of    life    are    now    appreciating    just    how        ballet    can    be.    The    benefits    of    ballet    have    not    gone        in    the    business    world,    with    some    companies    offering    ballet    classes    to    their    employees.    It    may    not,    at    first,    seem    to    be    an    obvious    combination,    but    the    techniques    used    in    classical    ballet    are    regarded    by    some    as    the    perfect    antidote    to    a    stressful    working    environment.    In    today's    corporate    world,    unhealthy    posture    resulting    from    being    hunched    over    a    laptop,    is    not    uncommon.    This,    added    to    stress    from    dealing    with    tense    situations,    can    increase    the        of    headaches    and    back    pain.    However,    the    ,    fluid    movements    of    ballet    will    counteract    the    physical    inactivity    of    office    workers    as    they    stretch    and    evaluate    their    posture.    Regular    ballet    also    has    a    myriad    of    mental    benefits    as    its    themed    exercises    enhance    memory    and    co-ordination.    The    overall    result    is:    a    reduction    in    stress    levels,    enhanced    accuracy,    determination    and    focus,    not    to    mention    a        improved    sense    of    well-being.    

dramatically captured worthwhile unnoticed frequency increasingly graceful exactly

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Correct answer: worthwhile

Explanation: The word 'worthwhile' is an adjective that describes something that is worth the time, effort, or resources spent on it. In this context, it fits grammatically as it modifies 'ballet' and aligns with the sentiment of appreciating its value in daily life.

Meaning: 'Worthwhile' means that something is worth doing or valuable.

Wrong options:

  • graceful: 'Graceful' is an adjective that describes elegance in movement, which does not convey the value or benefit of ballet in this context.
  • dramatically: 'Dramatically' is an adverb that describes the manner in which something happens, but it does not fit as a descriptor for 'ballet' in this sentence.
  • frequency: 'Frequency' is a noun that refers to how often something occurs, which does not relate to the value of ballet.
  • unnoticed: 'Unnoticed' is an adjective that indicates something has not been observed, which does not fit the context of appreciating ballet.
  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that indicates a growing trend, but it does not describe the value of ballet.
  • captured: 'Captured' is a verb that implies seizing or taking hold of something, which does not fit grammatically or contextually here.
  • exactly: 'Exactly' is an adverb that indicates precision, which does not apply to the appreciation of ballet.
Correct answer: unnoticed

Explanation: The term 'unnoticed' is an adjective that describes something that has not been observed or acknowledged. In this context, it fits grammatically as it describes the benefits of ballet that have not been recognized in the business world.

Meaning: 'Unnoticed' means that something has not been seen or acknowledged.

Wrong options:

  • worthwhile: 'Worthwhile' is an adjective that describes value, which does not fit as it does not indicate a lack of observation.
  • graceful: 'Graceful' describes elegance in movement and does not relate to the recognition of benefits.
  • dramatically: 'Dramatically' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, which does not fit in this context.
  • frequency: 'Frequency' is a noun that refers to how often something occurs, which does not relate to being acknowledged.
  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that indicates a growing trend, which does not fit the context of recognition.
  • captured: 'Captured' is a verb that implies seizing something, which does not relate to the acknowledgment of benefits.
  • exactly: 'Exactly' is an adverb that indicates precision, which does not apply to the context of recognition.
Correct answer: frequency

Explanation: The word 'frequency' is a noun that refers to the rate at which something occurs. In this context, it fits grammatically as it describes how often headaches and back pain can increase due to unhealthy posture.

Meaning: 'Frequency' means the rate at which something happens or occurs.

Wrong options:

  • worthwhile: 'Worthwhile' is an adjective that describes value, which does not fit as it does not relate to the occurrence of headaches.
  • unnoticed: 'Unnoticed' is an adjective that indicates something has not been observed, which does not relate to the rate of occurrence.
  • graceful: 'Graceful' describes elegance in movement and does not relate to the occurrence of pain.
  • dramatically: 'Dramatically' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that indicates a growing trend, which does not fit as a noun.
  • captured: 'Captured' is a verb that implies seizing something, which does not relate to the occurrence of headaches.
  • exactly: 'Exactly' is an adverb that indicates precision, which does not apply to the context of occurrence.
Correct answer: graceful

Explanation: The word 'graceful' is an adjective that describes movements that are elegant and smooth. In this context, it fits grammatically as it modifies 'movements' and aligns with the positive attributes of ballet.

Meaning: 'Graceful' means characterized by elegance and beauty in movement.

Wrong options:

  • worthwhile: 'Worthwhile' is an adjective that describes value, which does not fit as a descriptor for movements.
  • dramatically: 'Dramatically' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, which does not fit as a descriptor for movements.
  • frequency: 'Frequency' is a noun that refers to how often something occurs, which does not relate to the quality of movements.
  • unnoticed: 'Unnoticed' is an adjective that indicates something has not been observed, which does not fit the context of describing movements.
  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that indicates a growing trend, which does not fit as a descriptor for movements.
  • captured: 'Captured' is a verb that implies seizing something, which does not relate to the description of movements.
  • exactly: 'Exactly' is an adverb that indicates precision, which does not apply to the context of describing movements.
Correct answer: dramatically

Explanation: The word 'dramatically' is an adverb that describes a significant or striking change. In this context, it fits grammatically as it modifies 'improved' and emphasizes the extent of the improvement in well-being.

Meaning: 'Dramatically' means in a way that is striking or significant.

Wrong options:

  • worthwhile: 'Worthwhile' is an adjective that describes value, which does not fit as an adverb modifying improvement.
  • unnoticed: 'Unnoticed' is an adjective that indicates something has not been observed, which does not fit the context of improvement.
  • frequency: 'Frequency' is a noun that refers to how often something occurs, which does not relate to the manner of improvement.
  • graceful: 'Graceful' is an adjective that describes elegance in movement and does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that indicates a growing trend, which does not fit as a modifier for improvement.
  • captured: 'Captured' is a verb that implies seizing something, which does not relate to the context of improvement.
  • exactly: 'Exactly' is an adverb that indicates precision, which does not apply to the context of describing improvement.

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