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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #40391 Mountains
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The text below is an excerpt from a travel blog about a backpacking adventure through the mountains. 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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Backpacking  through  the  mountains  offers  an  unparalleled  sense  of  freedom  and  connection  to  nature.  The  journey  began  at  dawn,  when  the  air  was  still    and  the  sky  painted  in  hues  of  pink  and  orange.  Each  step  taken  on  the  rugged  trails  felt  like  a  testament  to  the    spirit  of  adventure  that  thrives  in  the  heart  of  every  traveller.  Along  the  way,  I  encountered  a  variety  of  wildlife,  their  presence    enhancing  the  experience.  Setting  up  camp  each  night  under  the    sky  was  a  reminder  of  the  world's  vast  beauty.  The    sounds  of  the  forest  lulled  me  to  sleep,  promising  another  day  of  exploration.

profoundly briskly serenely stark vibrant quietly wildly magnificently

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Correct answer: briskly

Explanation: The adverb 'briskly' describes the manner in which the air feels at dawn, suggesting a fresh and invigorating quality. It fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'was' in the context of describing the air's condition.

Meaning: 'Briskly' means in a quick, energetic, and refreshing manner.

Wrong options:

  • magnificently: 'Magnificently' is an adverb that describes something done in a grand or impressive way, which does not fit the context of describing air.
  • profoundly: 'Profoundly' means deeply or intensely, which does not appropriately describe the air's condition.
  • serenely: 'Serenely' means in a calm and peaceful manner, which does not convey the freshness of the air.
  • stark: 'Stark' is an adjective that describes something as clear or distinct, which does not apply to the air's quality.
  • vibrant: 'Vibrant' is an adjective that describes something full of energy and life, but it does not fit as an adverb modifying the verb.
  • wildly: 'Wildly' means in a chaotic or uncontrolled manner, which does not describe the air appropriately.
  • quietly: 'Quietly' means in a silent manner, which does not relate to the briskness of the air.
Correct answer: profoundly

Explanation: The adverb 'profoundly' modifies 'spirit,' indicating a deep and intense quality of adventure. It fits grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the significance of the adventurous spirit.

Meaning: 'Profoundly' means in a way that is very great or intense.

Wrong options:

  • briskly: 'Briskly' describes a manner of action, which does not fit as it does not modify 'spirit' appropriately.
  • magnificently: 'Magnificently' describes something done in a grand manner, which does not apply to the spirit of adventure.
  • quietly: 'Quietly' means in a silent manner, which does not convey the intensity of the spirit.
  • serenely: 'Serenely' means in a calm manner, which does not match the adventurous context.
  • stark: 'Stark' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the spirit's quality.
  • vibrant: 'Vibrant' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not modify 'spirit' correctly.
  • wildly: 'Wildly' means in a chaotic manner, which does not accurately describe the spirit of adventure.
Correct answer: wildly

Explanation: The adverb 'wildly' modifies 'enhancing,' indicating that the presence of wildlife adds an intense and exciting quality to the experience. It fits grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: 'Wildly' means in a manner that is uncontrolled or exciting.

Wrong options:

  • briskly: 'Briskly' describes a manner of action that does not relate to enhancing an experience.
  • magnificently: 'Magnificently' describes something done in a grand manner, which does not fit the context of enhancement.
  • profoundly: 'Profoundly' means deeply, which does not accurately describe the enhancement of the experience.
  • quietly: 'Quietly' means in a silent manner, which does not convey the excitement of the wildlife's presence.
  • serenely: 'Serenely' means in a calm manner, which does not match the context of enhancement.
  • stark: 'Stark' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the enhancement of the experience.
  • vibrant: 'Vibrant' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not modify 'enhancing' correctly.
Correct answer: magnificently

Explanation: The adverb 'magnificently' modifies 'sky,' indicating that the sky is impressively beautiful. It fits grammatically and contextually as it enhances the description of the sky.

Meaning: 'Magnificently' means in a grand or impressive manner.

Wrong options:

  • briskly: 'Briskly' describes a manner of action that does not relate to the beauty of the sky.
  • profoundly: 'Profoundly' means deeply, which does not accurately describe the sky's appearance.
  • quietly: 'Quietly' means in a silent manner, which does not convey the grandeur of the sky.
  • serenely: 'Serenely' means in a calm manner, which does not match the context of magnificence.
  • stark: 'Stark' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the sky's beauty.
  • vibrant: 'Vibrant' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not modify 'sky' correctly.
  • wildly: 'Wildly' means in a chaotic manner, which does not apply to the beauty of the sky.
Correct answer: quietly

Explanation: The adverb 'quietly' modifies 'sounds,' indicating that the sounds of the forest are soft and gentle. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the nature of the sounds.

Meaning: 'Quietly' means in a silent or soft manner.

Wrong options:

  • briskly: 'Briskly' describes a manner of action that does not relate to the sounds of the forest.
  • magnificently: 'Magnificently' describes something done in a grand manner, which does not fit the context of sounds.
  • profoundly: 'Profoundly' means deeply, which does not accurately describe the sounds of the forest.
  • serenely: 'Serenely' means in a calm manner, which does not match the context of the sounds.
  • stark: 'Stark' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the sounds appropriately.
  • vibrant: 'Vibrant' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not modify 'sounds' correctly.
  • wildly: 'Wildly' means in a chaotic manner, which does not apply to the gentle sounds of the forest.

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