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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #39439 Echinacea
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Although    we    primarily    appreciate    flowers    for    the    effects    they    have    on    our    psyche,    many    contain    compounds    that    can    influence    physical    wellbeing.    The    bright    yellow    star-shaped    flowers    of    St    John'swort,    for    example,    have    been    used    for    centuries    to    treat    cuts    and    burns,    as    they    contain    compounds    with    antibacterial    properties.    Ukewise,    calendula    blossoms    have    been    use!    since    Roman    times    to    heal    wounds    because    they    contain    substances    that    reduce    inflammation.    Marigold    is    a    good    all-purpose    healer,    especially    potent    for    skin    problems,    throat    disorders    and    poor  ;    and    echinacea    flowers    are    known    to    help    fight    off    certain    viral    infections,    especially    the    common    cold.    In    recent    studies,    the    pink    and    white    flowers    of    the    hawthorn    tree    have    been    shown    to    improve    the    symptoms    of    heart    disease,    including    shortness    of    breath,    fluid    and    fatigue.  Tea    made    from  Chamomile  flowers    is    a    favourite    to    help    to    ease    indigestion    and    other    gastrointestinal    complaints.    The    incredible    properties    of    flowers    have    been    exploited    by    humans    for    millennia.

circumference uplifting especially curative incredibly circulation retention

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Correct answer: uplifting

Explanation: The word 'uplifting' is an adjective that describes the positive effects flowers have on our psyche. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'effects' and aligns with the context of discussing the emotional benefits of flowers.

Meaning: 'Uplifting' refers to something that raises one's spirits or mood, providing a sense of joy or positivity.

Wrong options:

  • especially: 'Especially' is an adverb used to indicate something is more significant or relevant, but it does not describe the effects directly and does not fit grammatically here.
  • circumference: 'Circumference' is a noun that refers to the distance around a circle, which is unrelated to the context of emotional effects and does not fit grammatically.
  • circulation: 'Circulation' is a noun that refers to the movement of blood through the body, which does not relate to the emotional context of the sentence.
  • retention: 'Retention' is a noun that refers to the act of keeping something, which does not describe the effects on the psyche and does not fit grammatically.
  • incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that expresses a high degree of something, but it does not modify 'effects' appropriately and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: circulation

Explanation: The term 'circulation' is a noun that refers to the movement of blood through the body, fitting grammatically as it is the object of the preposition 'for' and aligns with the context of discussing physical wellbeing.

Meaning: 'Circulation' refers to the flow of blood throughout the body, which is essential for maintaining health.

Wrong options:

  • curative: 'Curative' is an adjective that describes something that heals, but it does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • especially: 'Especially' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun and does not relate to the context of physical wellbeing.
  • circumference: 'Circumference' is a noun that refers to the distance around a circle, which is unrelated to the context of physical health and does not fit grammatically.
  • retention: 'Retention' is a noun that refers to the act of keeping something, which does not relate to blood flow and does not fit grammatically.
  • uplifting: 'Uplifting' is an adjective that describes emotional effects, not a noun that fits the context of physical wellbeing.
Correct answer: retention

Explanation: The word 'retention' is a noun that refers to the act of keeping or holding onto something, fitting grammatically as it is the object of the preposition 'of' and aligns with the context of discussing symptoms related to heart disease.

Meaning: 'Retention' refers to the act of holding onto fluids in the body, which can be a symptom of heart disease.

Wrong options:

  • curative: 'Curative' is an adjective that describes healing properties, but it does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • especially: 'Especially' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun and does not relate to the context of symptoms.
  • circumference: 'Circumference' is a noun that refers to the distance around a circle, which is unrelated to the context of bodily symptoms and does not fit grammatically.
  • circulation: 'Circulation' is a noun that refers to blood flow, which does not fit the context of fluid retention and does not fit grammatically.
  • uplifting: 'Uplifting' is an adjective that describes emotional effects, not a noun that fits the context of bodily symptoms.
Correct answer: curative

Explanation: The term 'curative' is an adjective that describes the healing properties of flowers, fitting grammatically as it modifies the noun 'properties' and aligns with the context of discussing the beneficial effects of flowers.

Meaning: 'Curative' refers to something that has the ability to heal or cure ailments.

Wrong options:

  • incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that expresses a high degree of something, but it does not modify 'properties' appropriately and does not fit grammatically.
  • especially: 'Especially' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not serve as an adjective and does not relate to the context of properties.
  • circumference: 'Circumference' is a noun that refers to the distance around a circle, which is unrelated to the context of healing properties and does not fit grammatically.
  • circulation: 'Circulation' is a noun that refers to blood flow, which does not relate to the context of healing properties and does not fit grammatically.
  • uplifting: 'Uplifting' is an adjective that describes emotional effects, not a characteristic of healing properties.

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