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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38830 Copyright
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Copyright    is    the    inalienable,        secured    right    to    publish,    reproduce    and    sell    the    matter    and    form    of    a    literary,    musical,    dramatic    or    artistic    work.    Copyright    is    specifically    designed    to    protect    an    artist,    publisher,    or    other    owner    against    any      copying  of    his    works    -    whether    that    be    by    publishing    it,    performing    it    in    public,    filming    it,    broadcasting    it,    causing    it    to    be    distributed    to      or  making    any    adaptation    of    the    work.    A    copyright    supplies    a    copyright    holder    with    a    kind    of      over    the    created    material,    which    assures    him    of    both    control    over    its    use    and    the    monetary    benefits    derived    from    that.    Historically,    copyrights    grew    out    of    the    same    system    as    royal    patent    grants,    by    which    certain    authors    and    printers    were    given    the      right  to    publish    books    and    other    materials.    

ownership entry legally subjective applicable exclusive subscribers unauthorised

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Correct answer: legally

Explanation: The word 'legally' functions as an adverb that describes how the right to publish, reproduce, and sell is secured. It fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'secured' and aligns with the context of discussing rights that are protected by law.

Meaning: Legally means in a manner that is permitted by law.

Wrong options:

  • exclusive: Exclusive is an adjective that describes a type of right but does not fit as it does not describe how the right is secured.
  • ownership: Ownership is a noun that refers to the state of possessing something, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • subjective: Subjective is an adjective that refers to personal opinions or feelings, which does not relate to the legal context of rights.
  • subscribers: Subscribers is a noun referring to people who subscribe to something, which does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
  • unauthorised: Unauthorised is an adjective that describes something that is not permitted, but it does not describe how the right is secured.
  • applicable: Applicable is an adjective that means relevant or appropriate, which does not fit the context of describing the securing of rights.
  • entry: Entry is a noun that refers to the act of entering, which does not relate to the legal securing of rights.
Correct answer: unauthorised

Explanation: The term 'unauthorised' is an adjective that describes the type of copying that copyright protects against. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'copying' and is contextually appropriate as it indicates that the copying is done without permission.

Meaning: Unauthorised means not having official permission or approval.

Wrong options:

  • exclusive: Exclusive is an adjective that describes a type of right but does not fit as it does not describe the nature of copying.
  • ownership: Ownership is a noun that refers to the state of possessing something, which does not fit in this context.
  • subjective: Subjective is an adjective that refers to personal opinions or feelings, which does not relate to the context of copying.
  • subscribers: Subscribers is a noun referring to people who subscribe to something, which does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
  • legally: Legally is an adverb that describes how something is done, but it does not describe the type of copying.
  • applicable: Applicable is an adjective that means relevant or appropriate, which does not fit the context of describing copying.
  • entry: Entry is a noun that refers to the act of entering, which does not relate to the context of copying.
Correct answer: subscribers

Explanation: The word 'subscribers' is a noun that refers to individuals who receive or have access to the work. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'to' and is contextually relevant as it indicates the audience for whom the work is distributed.

Meaning: Subscribers are individuals who sign up to receive or access content, such as publications or services.

Wrong options:

  • exclusive: Exclusive is an adjective that describes a type of right but does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • ownership: Ownership is a noun that refers to the state of possessing something, which does not fit as it does not relate to the audience for distribution.
  • subjective: Subjective is an adjective that refers to personal opinions or feelings, which does not relate to the context of distribution.
  • unauthorised: Unauthorised is an adjective that describes something that is not permitted, which does not fit as it does not refer to the audience.
  • legally: Legally is an adverb that describes how something is done, but it does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • applicable: Applicable is an adjective that means relevant or appropriate, which does not fit as it does not refer to the audience.
  • entry: Entry is a noun that refers to the act of entering, which does not relate to the context of distribution.
Correct answer: ownership

Explanation: The term 'ownership' is a noun that refers to the state of having control over something. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'of' and is contextually relevant as it describes the rights held by the copyright holder.

Meaning: Ownership refers to the state of possessing something, in this case, the created material.

Wrong options:

  • exclusive: Exclusive is an adjective that describes a type of right but does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • subscribers: Subscribers is a noun referring to people who subscribe to something, which does not fit as it does not relate to the rights held by the copyright holder.
  • subjective: Subjective is an adjective that refers to personal opinions or feelings, which does not relate to the context of ownership.
  • unauthorised: Unauthorised is an adjective that describes something that is not permitted, which does not fit as it does not refer to ownership.
  • legally: Legally is an adverb that describes how something is done, but it does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • applicable: Applicable is an adjective that means relevant or appropriate, which does not fit as it does not refer to ownership.
  • entry: Entry is a noun that refers to the act of entering, which does not relate to the context of ownership.
Correct answer: exclusive

Explanation: The word 'exclusive' is an adjective that describes the type of right granted to authors and printers. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'right' and is contextually appropriate as it indicates that the right is limited to certain individuals.

Meaning: Exclusive means limited to a particular person or group, in this case, the right to publish.

Wrong options:

  • ownership: Ownership is a noun that refers to the state of possessing something, which does not fit as it does not describe the type of right.
  • subscribers: Subscribers is a noun referring to people who subscribe to something, which does not fit as it does not relate to the type of right granted.
  • subjective: Subjective is an adjective that refers to personal opinions or feelings, which does not relate to the context of rights.
  • unauthorised: Unauthorised is an adjective that describes something that is not permitted, which does not fit as it does not describe the type of right.
  • legally: Legally is an adverb that describes how something is done, but it does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • applicable: Applicable is an adjective that means relevant or appropriate, which does not fit as it does not describe the type of right.
  • entry: Entry is a noun that refers to the act of entering, which does not relate to the context of rights.

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