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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #39406 Mountain-bikers
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On    a    summer    hike    in    some    winter    ski    areas    there    is    more    likelihood    of    spotting    drink    cans    and    other    litter    discarded    by    skiers    than    mountain    flora    and    fauna.    Huge    quantities    of    rubbish    are    slowly        as    the    snow    melts.    Because    much    of    the    litter    is    non-biodegradable,    the    amount    is    increasing.    Plastic    bags,    bottles    and    cans,    dropped    by    anonymous  ,    are    just    some    of    the    examples    found    on    the    mountain    sides.    It's    hard    to    view    the    task    of    cleaning    it    up    with    anything    other    than    offenders.    In    an    attempt    to    counter    this,    resorts    are    now    appealing    to    skiers    to    return    in    the    summer    and    participate    in    mountain-cleaning    days.    These    have    been    pessimism    introduced    at    weekends,    when    organisers    can    capitalise    on    the    of    mountain    areas    with    hikers    and    mountain-bikers,    who    will    boost    the    turnout.    These    days    are    sociable    and    fun,    innumerable    those    who    take    part    to    do    something    worthwhile.    In    some    cases,    up    to    5    kilograms    of    litter    can    be    gathered    by    each    volunteer    leaving    the    organisers    with    a    ton    of    rubbish    to    be    prepared    for  .    In    return    for    their    help,    litter-pickers    are    often    treated    to    a    barbecue    at    the    end    of    the    day.    

numerous enabling popularity uncovered disposal litter enabling successfully

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Correct answer: uncovered

Explanation: The word 'uncovered' is the past participle form of the verb 'uncover,' which fits grammatically as it describes the action of rubbish being revealed as the snow melts. This aligns with the context of discussing the visibility of litter during the melting process.

Meaning: 'Uncovered' means to reveal or expose something that was previously hidden.

Wrong options:

  • numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that describes quantity, which does not fit grammatically in this context as it cannot describe the action of rubbish being revealed.
  • successfully: 'Successfully' is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, but it does not fit as it does not convey the action of rubbish being revealed.
  • litter: 'Litter' is a noun referring to waste, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action.
  • popularity: 'Popularity' is a noun that refers to the state of being liked or admired, which does not fit the context of revealing rubbish.
  • enabling: 'Enabling' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the action of rubbish being revealed.
Correct answer: successfully

Explanation: The adverb 'successfully' modifies the verb 'dropped,' indicating that the action of dropping litter was done effectively. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes how the litter was discarded by anonymous individuals.

Meaning: 'Successfully' means in a way that achieves the desired result or outcome.

Wrong options:

  • uncovered: 'Uncovered' is a past participle that does not fit here as it does not describe how the litter was dropped.
  • numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that describes quantity and does not fit as it does not describe the manner of dropping litter.
  • litter: 'Litter' is a noun referring to waste, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe how the action was performed.
  • popularity: 'Popularity' is a noun that does not fit in this context as it does not describe the manner of dropping litter.
  • enabling: 'Enabling' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe how the litter was dropped.
Correct answer: popularity

Explanation: The noun 'popularity' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence, indicating the appeal of resorts to skiers. This aligns with the context of discussing the resorts' efforts to attract skiers during summer.

Meaning: 'Popularity' refers to the state of being liked or admired by many people.

Wrong options:

  • uncovered: 'Uncovered' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not serve as a subject in this context.
  • numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
  • successfully: 'Successfully' is an adverb that does not fit as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
  • enabling: 'Enabling' is a gerund that does not fit as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
  • litter: 'Litter' is a noun that does not fit as it does not serve as a subject in this context.
Correct answer: enabling

Explanation: The gerund 'enabling' fits grammatically as it describes the action of making something possible, which in this case refers to the resorts capitalizing on the presence of hikers and mountain-bikers. This aligns with the context of discussing the resorts' strategies to boost turnout.

Meaning: 'Enabling' means making something possible or facilitating an action.

Wrong options:

  • uncovered: 'Uncovered' is a past participle that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action that contributes to the context of boosting turnout.
  • numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot describe an action in this context.
  • successfully: 'Successfully' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe an action that contributes to the context of boosting turnout.
  • popularity: 'Popularity' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action in this context.
  • litter: 'Litter' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action in this context.
Correct answer: disposal

Explanation: The noun 'disposal' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'for,' indicating the action of getting rid of rubbish. This aligns with the context of discussing the outcome of the litter collection efforts.

Meaning: 'Disposal' refers to the act of getting rid of something, especially waste.

Wrong options:

  • uncovered: 'Uncovered' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to getting rid of rubbish.
  • numerous: 'Numerous' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as an object in this context.
  • successfully: 'Successfully' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to getting rid of rubbish.
  • popularity: 'Popularity' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to getting rid of rubbish.
  • enabling: 'Enabling' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to getting rid of rubbish.

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