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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #41137 Electricity
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The text below is an educational article on the advancements in renewable energy technologies. 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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The  advancements  in  renewable  energy  technologies  have  seen  significant  growth  over  the  past  decade.  Innovations  in  solar  panels  have  allowed  them  to  convert  sunlight  into  electricity  with    efficiency,  making  them  more  appealing  to  both  residential  and  commercial  properties.  Wind  turbines  have  also  evolved,  with  newer  models  capturing  wind  energy  more  ,  thanks  to  improved  design  and  materials.  The  global  shift  towards  green  energy  has  been  bolstered  by  the  development  of    storage  solutions,  which  ensure  a  stable  energy  supply  even  when  the  sun  isn't  shining,  or  the  wind  isn't  blowing.  These  technologies  not  only  contribute  to  reducing  carbon  emissions  but  also  play  a  crucial  role  in  meeting  the  world's    demands  sustainably.

aesthetic increased unpredictable efficiently demand battery electrical

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Correct answer: increased

Explanation: The word 'increased' is an adjective that describes the level of efficiency in converting sunlight into electricity. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'efficiency' and aligns with the context of discussing improvements in renewable energy technologies.

Meaning: Increased means that something has become greater in amount or degree, in this case, efficiency.

Wrong options:

  • efficient: 'Efficient' is an adjective that describes the ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense, but it does not fit grammatically as it does not modify 'efficiency' directly.
  • aesthetic: 'Aesthetic' is an adjective related to beauty or the appreciation of beauty, which is irrelevant in the context of energy efficiency.
  • unpredictable: 'Unpredictable' is an adjective that describes something that cannot be predicted, which does not relate to the context of efficiency in energy conversion.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that refers to the desire for goods or services, which does not fit in the context of describing efficiency.
  • battery: 'Battery' is a noun that refers to a device that stores energy, which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
  • electrical: 'Electrical' is an adjective that relates to electricity, but it does not modify 'efficiency' appropriately in this context.
Correct answer: efficiently

Explanation: The adverb 'efficiently' modifies the verb 'capturing,' indicating how wind turbines capture wind energy. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the manner in which the action is performed.

Meaning: Efficiently means in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Wrong options:

  • increased: 'Increased' is an adjective that does not fit here as it does not describe the manner of capturing energy.
  • aesthetic: 'Aesthetic' is an adjective related to beauty, which is not relevant to the context of energy capture.
  • unpredictable: 'Unpredictable' is an adjective that describes something that cannot be predicted, which does not relate to the context of efficiency in energy capture.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that refers to the desire for goods or services, which does not fit in the context of describing how energy is captured.
  • battery: 'Battery' is a noun that refers to a device that stores energy, which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
  • electrical: 'Electrical' is an adjective that relates to electricity, but it does not describe the manner of capturing energy.
Correct answer: battery

Explanation: The noun 'battery' refers to storage solutions that hold energy for later use. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause and contextually as it relates to energy storage solutions in renewable energy.

Meaning: Battery refers to a device that stores energy for later use, particularly in the context of renewable energy.

Wrong options:

  • efficiently: 'Efficiently' is an adverb that describes how something is done, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • aesthetic: 'Aesthetic' is an adjective related to beauty, which is irrelevant in the context of energy storage.
  • increased: 'Increased' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun and does not relate to energy storage solutions.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that refers to the desire for goods or services, which does not fit in the context of energy storage.
  • electrical: 'Electrical' is an adjective that relates to electricity, but it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • unpredictable: 'Unpredictable' is an adjective that describes something that cannot be predicted, which does not fit as a noun.
Correct answer: electrical

Explanation: The adjective 'electrical' describes the type of demands being referred to, specifically those related to electricity. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'demands' and aligns with the context of energy requirements.

Meaning: Electrical refers to anything related to electricity, particularly in terms of energy demands.

Wrong options:

  • efficiently: 'Efficiently' is an adverb that does not fit as an adjective to describe demands.
  • battery: 'Battery' is a noun that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not describe the type of demands.
  • increased: 'Increased' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the type of demands being referred to.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that does not fit as it does not modify 'demands' appropriately in this context.
  • unpredictable: 'Unpredictable' is an adjective that describes something that cannot be predicted, which does not relate to the context of energy demands.
  • aesthetic: 'Aesthetic' is an adjective related to beauty, which is irrelevant in the context of energy demands.

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