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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38959 The decision
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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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The    decision    as    to    which    university    to    apply    to    is    often    taken    on    the    basis    of    a    university’s    position    on    the    world    rankings    table.    Yet,    other    considerations,    such    as    whether    the    course    is    theoretical    or    offers    hands-on    experience    and    the    amount    of    time    that    students    will    need    to    work        should    be    taken    into    account.    The    fact    is    that    some    undergraduates    who    express    their        with    their    university    experience    base    their    on    poor    organisation,    the    lack    of    support    received    and    on    having    fewer    contact    hours    than    expected.    As    higher    education    come    under    increasing    pressure    to    meet    established    targets    and    to    maintain    or    improve    their    status,    course    guidelines    should  clarify  what    participants    can    expect    from    the    course    and    what    the    course    expects    from    them.    This    should        a    reduction    in    student    drop-out    rates.    Inevitably,    though,    no    matter    how    much    the    content    and    structure    is    spelt    out,    some    students    will    turn    up    with    unrealistic    expectations    that    can    never    be    met.    

ensure independently physically quality complaints permitted dissatisfaction providers

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Correct answer: independently

Explanation: The word 'independently' is an adverb that describes how students will need to work. It fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'work' and aligns with the context of discussing the nature of students' work in relation to their course expectations.

Meaning: Independently means to work alone or without assistance from others.

Wrong options:

  • physically: Physically is an adverb that refers to actions done in a bodily manner, which does not fit the context of working in an academic setting.
  • dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction is a noun that refers to a feeling of unhappiness, which does not grammatically fit as it does not modify 'work'.
  • quality: Quality is a noun that refers to the standard of something, which does not fit as it does not describe how students work.
  • complaints: Complaints is a noun that refers to expressions of dissatisfaction, which does not fit as it does not describe the manner of working.
  • permitted: Permitted is an adjective that means allowed, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe how students will work.
  • providers: Providers is a noun that refers to those who supply something, which does not fit as it does not describe the manner of working.
  • ensure: Ensure is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe how students will work.
Correct answer: dissatisfaction

Explanation: The term 'dissatisfaction' is a noun that fits grammatically as the object of the verb 'express'. It aligns contextually with the discussion of students' feelings about their university experience.

Meaning: Dissatisfaction refers to a feeling of unhappiness or disappointment with something.

Wrong options:

  • physically: Physically is an adverb that does not fit as it does not relate to expressing feelings or opinions.
  • quality: Quality is a noun that refers to the standard of something, which does not fit as it does not describe a feeling of students.
  • complaints: Complaints is a noun that refers to expressions of dissatisfaction, but it does not fit as it does not directly describe the feelings being expressed.
  • permitted: Permitted is an adjective that means allowed, which does not fit as it does not relate to feelings or expressions.
  • providers: Providers is a noun that refers to those who supply something, which does not fit as it does not relate to students' feelings.
  • independently: Independently is an adverb that describes how something is done, which does not fit as it does not relate to feelings or expressions.
  • ensure: Ensure is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit as it does not relate to feelings or expressions.
Correct answer: complaints

Explanation: The word 'complaints' is a noun that fits grammatically as the object of the verb 'base'. It is contextually appropriate as it refers to the issues students raise regarding their university experience.

Meaning: Complaints refer to expressions of dissatisfaction or grievances about something.

Wrong options:

  • physically: Physically is an adverb that does not fit as it does not relate to the context of grievances or issues raised by students.
  • dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction is a noun that refers to a feeling of unhappiness, which does not fit as it does not serve as the object of 'base'.
  • quality: Quality is a noun that refers to the standard of something, which does not fit as it does not describe grievances or issues.
  • permitted: Permitted is an adjective that means allowed, which does not fit as it does not relate to grievances or issues raised by students.
  • providers: Providers is a noun that refers to those who supply something, which does not fit as it does not relate to complaints or grievances.
  • independently: Independently is an adverb that describes how something is done, which does not fit as it does not relate to complaints or grievances.
  • ensure: Ensure is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit as it does not relate to complaints or grievances.
Correct answer: providers

Explanation: The term 'providers' is a noun that fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence. It is contextually relevant as it refers to institutions or entities that offer higher education.

Meaning: Providers refer to those who supply or offer something, in this case, higher education institutions.

Wrong options:

  • physically: Physically is an adverb that does not fit as it does not relate to the subject of higher education institutions.
  • dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction is a noun that refers to a feeling of unhappiness, which does not fit as it does not describe the subject of the sentence.
  • complaints: Complaints is a noun that refers to expressions of dissatisfaction, which does not fit as it does not describe the subject of higher education.
  • permitted: Permitted is an adjective that means allowed, which does not fit as it does not describe the subject of higher education institutions.
  • independently: Independently is an adverb that describes how something is done, which does not fit as it does not relate to the subject of higher education.
  • ensure: Ensure is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit as it does not describe the subject of higher education.
Correct answer: ensure

Explanation: The word 'ensure' is a verb that fits grammatically as it indicates an action that should be taken. It is contextually appropriate as it relates to the goal of reducing student drop-out rates.

Meaning: Ensure means to make certain that something will happen or be the case.

Wrong options:

  • physically: Physically is an adverb that does not fit as it does not relate to the action of making certain or guaranteeing something.
  • dissatisfaction: Dissatisfaction is a noun that refers to a feeling of unhappiness, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • complaints: Complaints is a noun that refers to expressions of dissatisfaction, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • permitted: Permitted is an adjective that means allowed, which does not fit as it does not describe an action of making certain.
  • providers: Providers is a noun that refers to those who supply something, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • independently: Independently is an adverb that describes how something is done, which does not fit as it does not relate to the action of ensuring something.
  • quality: Quality is a noun that refers to the standard of something, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.

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