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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #39402 Graduates 2
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Years    ago,    anyone    with    a    degree    could    be    reasonably    confident    of    finding    a    job.    But    with    ever    more    graduates    looking    for    work,    that    confidence    has    now    been    replaced    by        even    among    those    with    a    Master’s.    Graduates,    no    matter    how    well    qualified,    are        being    required    to    show    they    also    have    ‘employability    skills’,    such    as    numeracy,    business    awareness    and    the        to    deal    with    problems    creatively.    Fortunately    for        undergraduates,    many    universities    already    aim    to    develop    such    skills    as    part    of    their    courses,    frequently    with    the    help    of    professional    advisors  working    in    the    relevant    business    sector.    The    approach    often    has    both        and    practical    elements,    for    instance    designing    a    marketing    campaign    and    then    working    with    actual    clients.

conversation increasingly prospective capability uncertainty theoretical memorable between

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Correct answer: uncertainty

Explanation: The word 'uncertainty' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the lack of confidence in finding a job. It aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the shift from confidence to a lack of assurance among graduates.

Meaning: 'Uncertainty' refers to the state of being unsure or having doubts.

Wrong options:

  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that indicates a growing trend, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • capability: 'Capability' is a noun that refers to the ability to do something, which does not relate to the sentiment of confidence in job searching.
  • prospective: 'Prospective' is an adjective that describes potential or future candidates, which does not fit as a noun here.
  • theoretical: 'Theoretical' is an adjective that pertains to ideas rather than practical applications, which does not fit the context of job confidence.
  • conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that refers to spoken exchanges, which is unrelated to the topic of job confidence.
  • between: 'Between' is a preposition that indicates a relationship or position, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that describes something worth remembering, which does not relate to the context of job confidence.
Correct answer: increasingly

Explanation: The adverb 'increasingly' modifies the verb 'being required' and indicates that the necessity for graduates to show employability skills is growing over time. This fits both grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: 'Increasingly' means more and more over time.

Wrong options:

  • uncertainty: 'Uncertainty' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
  • capability: 'Capability' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • prospective: 'Prospective' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
  • theoretical: 'Theoretical' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
  • between: 'Between' is a preposition that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
Correct answer: capability

Explanation: The noun 'capability' fits grammatically as it refers to the ability to deal with problems creatively. It aligns with the context of discussing the skills required by graduates.

Meaning: 'Capability' refers to the ability or capacity to do something.

Wrong options:

  • uncertainty: 'Uncertainty' is a noun that does not relate to the skills required for problem-solving.
  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • prospective: 'Prospective' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • theoretical: 'Theoretical' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun describing a skill.
  • conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that does not relate to the context of skills needed for problem-solving.
  • between: 'Between' is a preposition that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun describing a skill.
Correct answer: prospective

Explanation: The adjective 'prospective' describes undergraduates who are potential candidates for future employment. It fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to those who are preparing to enter the job market.

Meaning: 'Prospective' refers to someone who is expected or likely to happen in the future.

Wrong options:

  • uncertainty: 'Uncertainty' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing undergraduates.
  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • capability: 'Capability' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing undergraduates.
  • theoretical: 'Theoretical' is an adjective that does not fit as a descriptor for undergraduates in this context.
  • conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing undergraduates.
  • between: 'Between' is a preposition that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that does not fit as a descriptor for undergraduates.
Correct answer: theoretical

Explanation: The adjective 'theoretical' describes elements that are based on theory rather than practical application. It fits grammatically and contextually as it contrasts with practical elements in the approach to developing skills.

Meaning: 'Theoretical' refers to ideas or principles that are not based on practical experience.

Wrong options:

  • uncertainty: 'Uncertainty' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing elements.
  • increasingly: 'Increasingly' is an adverb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • capability: 'Capability' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing elements.
  • prospective: 'Prospective' is an adjective that does not fit as a descriptor for elements in this context.
  • conversation: 'Conversation' is a noun that does not fit as an adjective describing elements.
  • between: 'Between' is a preposition that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • memorable: 'Memorable' is an adjective that does not fit as a descriptor for elements.

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