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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #40692 Crucial Habitats
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The text below is from an article discussing the benefits of urban green spaces. 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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Urban  green  spaces,  such  as  parks  and  gardens,  are  essential  for  the  well-being  of  city  dwellers.  They  provide  a  sanctuary  from  the  hustle  and  bustle  of  city  life,  allowing  people  to  relax  and  reconnect  with  nature.  Moreover,  these  areas  serve  as  crucial  habitats  for  ,  supporting  biodiversity  within  urban  environments.  The  presence  of    trees  and  plants  not  only  enhance  the  beauty  of  these  spaces  but  also  contributes  to  cleaner  air.  Activities  like  jogging,  yoga,  and  picnics  in  these  green  areas  have  been  shown  to  improve    health  significantly.  As  cities  continue  to  grow,  the  importance  of  integrating    green  spaces  into  urban  planning  cannot  be  overstated,  ensuring  residents  have  access  to  natural  areas  for  recreation  and  relaxation.  

insects expensive meticulously designed floral wildlife physical mental

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Correct answer: wildlife

Explanation: The term 'wildlife' refers to animals living in their natural habitat, which fits contextually as the sentence discusses habitats in urban green spaces. It maintains grammatical coherence as a noun that complements the verb 'serve.'

Meaning: 'Wildlife' refers to animals and plants that live or grow in the natural environment.

Wrong options:

  • insects: 'Insects' is a specific type of wildlife but does not encompass all animals, making it too narrow for this context.
  • floral: 'Floral' is an adjective relating to flowers, which does not fit as it does not refer to living creatures in a habitat.
  • expensive: 'Expensive' is an adjective that describes cost, which is irrelevant in the context of discussing habitats for animals.
  • mental: 'Mental' is an adjective related to the mind, which does not fit the context of discussing wildlife in habitats.
  • physical: 'Physical' is an adjective that pertains to the body or material things, which does not relate to the concept of wildlife.
Correct answer: expensive

Explanation: The word 'expensive' is an adjective that describes the trees and plants, indicating that they are costly. This fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'trees' and aligns with the context of enhancing beauty.

Meaning: 'Expensive' means having a high price or cost.

Wrong options:

  • mental: 'Mental' is an adjective related to the mind, which does not describe trees or plants.
  • floral: 'Floral' is an adjective that pertains to flowers, which does not fit as it does not describe the cost of trees and plants.
  • wildlife: 'Wildlife' is a noun referring to animals, which does not fit as it does not describe trees or plants.
  • physical: 'Physical' is an adjective that relates to the body or material things, which does not apply to the cost of trees and plants.
  • meticulously designed: 'Meticulously designed' is a phrase that describes careful planning, which does not relate to the cost aspect of trees.
Correct answer: mental

Explanation: The term 'mental' is an adjective that describes health related to the mind, fitting perfectly in the context of discussing health improvements from activities in green spaces. It aligns grammatically as it modifies 'health.'

Meaning: 'Mental' refers to anything related to the mind or cognitive processes.

Wrong options:

  • expensive: 'Expensive' is an adjective that describes cost, which does not relate to health in this context.
  • floral: 'Floral' is an adjective that pertains to flowers, which does not fit as it does not relate to health.
  • wildlife: 'Wildlife' is a noun referring to animals, which does not describe a type of health.
  • physical: 'Physical' is an adjective that pertains to the body, which does not fit as the focus here is on mental health.
  • meticulously designed: 'Meticulously designed' is a phrase that describes careful planning, which does not relate to health.
Correct answer: meticulously designed

Explanation: The phrase 'meticulously designed' serves as an adjective that describes the green spaces, indicating they are carefully planned. This fits grammatically as it modifies 'green spaces' and aligns with the context of urban planning.

Meaning: 'Meticulously designed' means carefully and precisely planned or created.

Wrong options:

  • expensive: 'Expensive' is an adjective that describes cost, which does not fit as it does not describe the design of green spaces.
  • mental: 'Mental' is an adjective related to the mind, which does not apply to the design of green spaces.
  • wildlife: 'Wildlife' is a noun referring to animals, which does not describe the design aspect of green spaces.
  • physical: 'Physical' is an adjective that pertains to the body, which does not relate to the design of green spaces.
  • floral: 'Floral' is an adjective that pertains to flowers, which does not fit as it does not describe the design of green spaces.

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