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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38850 Stress
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Stress    is    often    called    a    21st    century    illness    but    it    has    always    been    with    us    if    perhaps        different    names.    These    days    we    regard    stress        a    necessary    evil    of    modern    living.    Yet    stress    is    not    negative    and    without    it    we    would    not    enjoy    some    of    the    highpoints    in    life        as    the    anticipation    before    a    date    or    the    tension    leading    up    to    an    important    match.    All    these    situations    produce    stress    but        you    can    control    it    and    not    the    other    way        you    will    feel    stimulated,    not    worn    .

out using under provided with as round down such

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Correct answer: under

Explanation: The word 'under' fits grammatically as it indicates a condition or state in which stress has existed historically. It aligns with the context of discussing how stress has been perceived differently over time, suggesting that it has always been present but recognized by various names.

Meaning: 'Under' refers to being in a particular condition or situation.

Wrong options:

  • such: 'Such' is a determiner that refers to something previously mentioned, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
  • using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not grammatically fit in this context.
  • down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the historical naming of stress.
  • provided: 'Provided' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
  • as: 'As' is a preposition that indicates a role or function, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
  • with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
  • round: 'Round' is an adjective or adverb that indicates shape or direction, which does not fit the context of naming stress.
Correct answer: as

Explanation: The word 'as' serves as a preposition that indicates the role or function of stress in this context. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it introduces the comparison of stress to a necessary evil.

Meaning: 'As' is used to indicate the function or role of something, in this case, stress being regarded in a particular way.

Wrong options:

  • such: 'Such' is a determiner that does not fit as it does not indicate a role or function in this context.
  • under: 'Under' is a preposition that indicates a condition, which does not fit the context of how we regard stress.
  • using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the context of regarding stress.
  • provided: 'Provided' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit the context of regarding stress.
  • with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of regarding stress.
  • round: 'Round' is an adjective or adverb that indicates shape or direction, which does not fit the context of regarding stress.
Correct answer: such

Explanation: The word 'such' is used as a determiner to refer to specific examples of highpoints in life that are being discussed. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it introduces examples of situations that produce stress.

Meaning: 'Such' refers to specific instances or examples that have been previously mentioned.

Wrong options:

  • under: 'Under' is a preposition that indicates a condition, which does not fit the context of introducing examples.
  • using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the context of providing examples.
  • provided: 'Provided' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
  • as: 'As' is a preposition that indicates a role or function, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
  • with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
  • round: 'Round' is an adjective or adverb that indicates shape or direction, which does not fit the context of providing examples.
Correct answer: provided

Explanation: The word 'provided' acts as a conjunction that introduces a conditional clause, indicating that stress can be beneficial if it is controlled. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it sets a condition for the positive aspects of stress.

Meaning: 'Provided' means on the condition that or if, indicating a prerequisite for something to occur.

Wrong options:

  • such: 'Such' is a determiner that does not fit as it does not introduce a condition.
  • under: 'Under' is a preposition that indicates a condition, which does not fit the context of introducing a conditional clause.
  • using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the context of introducing a condition.
  • as: 'As' is a preposition that indicates a role or function, which does not fit the context of introducing a condition.
  • with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of introducing a condition.
  • round: 'Round' is an adjective or adverb that indicates shape or direction, which does not fit the context of introducing a condition.
Correct answer: round

Explanation: The word 'round' fits grammatically as it indicates the manner in which one feels stimulated by stress. It aligns with the context of discussing the positive effects of stress when managed properly.

Meaning: 'Round' refers to the direction or manner in which something occurs, in this case, feeling stimulated.

Wrong options:

  • such: 'Such' is a determiner that does not fit as it does not indicate direction or manner.
  • under: 'Under' is a preposition that indicates a condition, which does not fit the context of indicating direction or manner.
  • using: 'Using' is a gerund that implies action, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • down: 'Down' is a preposition that indicates direction or position, which does not relate to the context of feeling stimulated.
  • provided: 'Provided' is a conjunction that introduces a condition, which does not fit the context of indicating direction or manner.
  • as: 'As' is a preposition that indicates a role or function, which does not fit the context of indicating direction or manner.
  • with: 'With' is a preposition that indicates accompaniment, which does not fit the context of indicating direction or manner.

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