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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #40696 Handmade Crafts
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The text below describes a day spent exploring a historic city. 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
A  visit  to  the  ancient  city  of  Petra  offers  an  unparalleled  journey  back  in  time.  The  city's  entrance,  through  the  narrow  Siq,  reveals  dramatic  views  of  the  Al-Khazneh  temple,  carved    into  the  pink  sandstone  cliffs.  Tourists  can    guided  tours  to  understand  the  historical  significance  of  each  site,  which  often    with  fascinating  stories  about  the  Nabateans  who  built  this  architectural  marvel.  However,  exploring  Petra  is  not  just  about  history;  it's  also  an  opportunity  to  admire  the    of  natural  beauty  and  human  ingenuity.  The  experience  is    enhanced  by  the  presence  of  local  artisans  selling  handmade  crafts,  offering  a  glimpse  into  the  modern-day  culture  of  the  region.  

intertwined directly significantly badly landscape meticulously participate in artifacts

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Correct answer: directly

Explanation: The word 'directly' functions as an adverb that modifies the verb 'carved,' indicating the manner in which the temple is carved into the cliffs. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the precise action of carving.

Meaning: 'Directly' means in a straight line or without anything intervening, indicating that the temple is carved right into the cliffs.

Wrong options:

  • badly: 'Badly' is an adverb that indicates poor quality or manner, which does not fit the positive context of the temple's construction.
  • meticulously: 'Meticulously' suggests careful and precise action, but it does not convey the straightforwardness implied by 'directly.'
  • intertwined: 'Intertwined' is an adjective that describes something that is twisted together, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of carving.
  • artifacts: 'Artifacts' is a noun referring to objects made by humans, which does not fit grammatically as it does not modify the verb 'carved.'
  • participate in: 'Participate in' is a verb phrase that does not relate to the action of carving and is therefore grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • landscape: 'Landscape' is a noun that refers to the visible features of an area, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of carving.
Correct answer: participate in

Explanation: The phrase 'participate in' is a verb phrase that indicates involvement in an activity, which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes what tourists can do during their visit.

Meaning: 'Participate in' means to take part in or engage in an activity.

Wrong options:

  • badly: 'Badly' is an adverb that indicates poor quality, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to tours.
  • meticulously: 'Meticulously' is an adverb that describes carefulness, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to tours.
  • intertwined: 'Intertwined' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action that tourists can take.
  • artifacts: 'Artifacts' is a noun that does not relate to the action of taking part in tours.
  • directly: 'Directly' is an adverb that does not describe an action related to participating in tours.
  • landscape: 'Landscape' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action that tourists can take.
Correct answer: intertwined

Explanation: The word 'intertwined' is an adjective that describes how the stories are connected with the historical significance of the sites. This fits grammatically and contextually as it conveys the relationship between the stories and the Nabateans.

Meaning: 'Intertwined' means twisted together or closely connected, indicating that the stories are linked with the history.

Wrong options:

  • badly: 'Badly' is an adverb that indicates poor quality, which does not fit the positive context of the stories being connected.
  • meticulously: 'Meticulously' is an adverb that describes carefulness, which does not fit as it does not describe the relationship between stories and history.
  • artifacts: 'Artifacts' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the connection between stories and historical significance.
  • directly: 'Directly' is an adverb that does not describe the relationship between stories and history.
  • participate in: 'Participate in' is a verb phrase that does not fit as it does not describe the connection between stories and history.
  • landscape: 'Landscape' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the connection between stories and history.
Correct answer: landscape

Explanation: The word 'landscape' is a noun that refers to the visible features of an area, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the natural beauty and human ingenuity present in Petra.

Meaning: 'Landscape' refers to the physical features of a region, including both natural and human-made elements.

Wrong options:

  • badly: 'Badly' is an adverb that indicates poor quality, which does not fit the positive context of describing beauty.
  • meticulously: 'Meticulously' is an adverb that describes carefulness, which does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to beauty.
  • intertwined: 'Intertwined' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the features of the area.
  • significantly: 'Significantly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to beauty.
  • participate in: 'Participate in' is a verb phrase that does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to beauty.
  • artifacts: 'Artifacts' is a noun that refers to objects made by humans, which does not fit as it does not describe the features of the area.
Correct answer: significantly

Explanation: The word 'significantly' is an adverb that modifies the verb 'enhanced,' indicating the degree to which the experience is improved. This fits grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the importance of local artisans in the experience.

Meaning: 'Significantly' means to a large extent or in a way that is important.

Wrong options:

  • badly: 'Badly' is an adverb that indicates poor quality, which does not fit the positive context of enhancing an experience.
  • meticulously: 'Meticulously' is an adverb that describes carefulness, which does not fit as it does not convey the degree of enhancement.
  • intertwined: 'Intertwined' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the degree of enhancement.
  • artifacts: 'Artifacts' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the enhancement of the experience.
  • participate in: 'Participate in' is a verb phrase that does not fit as it does not describe the degree of enhancement.
  • landscape: 'Landscape' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the degree of enhancement.

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