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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #39473 Edinburgh Arthur
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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.
* Drag the correct answer into all target fields
Famous    the    world    over    as    the    creator    of    Sherlock    Holmes,    Sir    Arthur    Conan    Doyle    was    born    in    Edinburgh    in    1859    into    an    Irish    family    who    were      in    the    art    world.    Arthur    probably    inherited    the    ability    to    tell    stories    from    his    mother,    who    was    a    source    of      to    him.    Thanks    to    the      of    some    relatives,    Arthur    was    able    to    study    medicine    at    Edinburgh    University,    He    was    a    bright    student,    but  ,    and    his    zest    for    adventure    led    him    to    accept    a    contract    as    ship's    surgeon.    Returning    home,    he    completed    his    medical    studies    in    1881,    and    eventually    settled    in    the    south    of    England.    It    is    believed    that    Doyle    based    Holmes'    character    on    one    of    his    university    tutors.    Dr    Joseph    Bell,    whom    he    regarded    with          for  his    powers    of    logic.    The    first    Sherlock    Holmes    story    was    received    with    such    enthusiasm  that    Doyle    was    encouraged    to    write    more.    In    1893    he    killed    off    his    hero    in    order    to    concentrate    on    writing    what    he    saw    as    more    serious    work,    but    this    caused    a    public    outcry,  and    he    was    forced    to    bring    Holmes    back    to    life.    

generosity restless exchanging unfortunate inspiration influential demand admiration

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Correct answer: influential

Explanation: The word 'influential' is an adjective that describes someone or something that has the power to affect people or events. In this context, it fits grammatically as it describes the family’s impact in the art world, aligning with the overall sentiment of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Influential' means having a significant effect on someone or something.

Wrong options:

  • restless: Restless is an adjective that describes someone unable to rest or relax, which does not fit the context of describing a family's impact.
  • exchanging: Exchanging is a verb that refers to giving something and receiving something in return, which does not apply here.
  • unfortunate: Unfortunate is an adjective that describes something unlucky or regrettable, which does not relate to the positive context of influence.
  • generosity: Generosity is a noun that refers to the quality of being kind and giving, which does not describe the family but rather their actions.
  • inspiration: Inspiration is a noun that refers to the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, which does not fit as a description of the family.
  • admiration: Admiration is a noun that refers to respect and warm approval, which does not describe the family’s role in the art world.
  • demand: Demand is a noun that refers to the desire for goods or services, which does not fit the context of describing a family's influence.
Correct answer: inspiration

Explanation: The term 'inspiration' is a noun that refers to the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, particularly in a creative context. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the role of Arthur's mother in his storytelling ability.

Meaning: 'Inspiration' refers to the motivation or stimulation to create or think creatively.

Wrong options:

  • restless: Restless does not fit as it describes a state of being unable to relax, which is unrelated to the concept of providing motivation.
  • exchanging: Exchanging is a verb that does not relate to the idea of providing creative motivation.
  • unfortunate: Unfortunate is an adjective that describes something unlucky, which does not apply to the positive influence of a mother.
  • influential: Influential is an adjective that describes the ability to affect something, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • generosity: Generosity is a noun that refers to the quality of being kind and giving, which does not relate to the concept of creative motivation.
  • admiration: Admiration is a noun that refers to respect and approval, which does not fit as a source of motivation for storytelling.
  • demand: Demand is a noun that refers to the desire for goods or services, which does not relate to the concept of inspiration.
Correct answer: generosity

Explanation: The word 'generosity' is a noun that refers to the quality of being kind and giving. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the support Arthur received from his relatives, enabling him to pursue his studies.

Meaning: 'Generosity' refers to the willingness to give more of something, such as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.

Wrong options:

  • restless: Restless is an adjective that describes a state of being unable to relax, which does not fit the context of providing support for education.
  • influential: Influential is an adjective that does not fit as a noun in this context, as it describes a quality rather than a form of support.
  • exchanging: Exchanging is a verb that does not relate to the concept of providing support or assistance.
  • unfortunate: Unfortunate is an adjective that describes something unlucky, which does not apply to the positive context of support from relatives.
  • inspiration: Inspiration is a noun that refers to motivation, which does not fit as a description of the support provided for education.
  • admiration: Admiration is a noun that refers to respect and approval, which does not describe the act of providing support.
  • demand: Demand is a noun that refers to the desire for goods or services, which does not relate to the concept of generosity.
Correct answer: restless

Explanation: The word 'restless' is an adjective that describes someone unable to rest or relax. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes Arthur's character and his desire for adventure, aligning with the narrative of his life choices.

Meaning: 'Restless' means unable to rest or relax due to anxiety or boredom.

Wrong options:

  • influential: Influential is an adjective that does not fit as it describes a quality rather than a state of being.
  • exchanging: Exchanging is a verb that does not relate to describing a person's character or state of mind.
  • unfortunate: Unfortunate is an adjective that describes something unlucky, which does not apply to Arthur's character in this context.
  • generosity: Generosity is a noun that refers to the quality of being kind and giving, which does not describe Arthur's state of being.
  • inspiration: Inspiration is a noun that refers to motivation, which does not fit as a description of Arthur's character.
  • admiration: Admiration is a noun that refers to respect and approval, which does not describe a state of being.
  • demand: Demand is a noun that refers to the desire for goods or services, which does not relate to describing a person's character.
Correct answer: admiration

Explanation: The term 'admiration' is a noun that refers to respect and warm approval. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes Doyle's feelings towards Dr. Joseph Bell, highlighting the influence of his tutor on his work.

Meaning: 'Admiration' refers to a feeling of respect and approval for someone or something.

Wrong options:

  • restless: Restless is an adjective that describes a state of being unable to relax, which does not fit the context of expressing feelings towards a tutor.
  • influential: Influential is an adjective that does not fit as it describes a quality rather than a feeling of respect.
  • exchanging: Exchanging is a verb that does not relate to expressing feelings or emotions.
  • unfortunate: Unfortunate is an adjective that describes something unlucky, which does not apply to the context of admiration.
  • generosity: Generosity is a noun that refers to the quality of being kind and giving, which does not describe feelings of respect.
  • inspiration: Inspiration is a noun that refers to motivation, which does not fit as a description of feelings towards a tutor.
  • demand: Demand is a noun that refers to the desire for goods or services, which does not relate to expressing admiration.

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