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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #41176 Relaxation
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The text below is an excerpt from an educational article on the innovative approaches to enhancing public park spaces in urban areas. 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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 In  many  cities,  public  parks  serve  as  essential  green  oases,  providing  residents  with  a  space  for  recreation  and  relaxation.  Recent  initiatives  have  focused  on    public  park  spaces  to  meet  the  diverse  needs  of  urban  communities.  For  example,  some  parks  have  introduced    gardens,  which  not  only  beautify  the  area  but  also  promote  biodiversity.  The    of  meandering  walking  trails  encourages  physical  activity,  while  interactive  installations  engage  visitors  of  all  ages.  Moreover,  these  parks  now    solar-powered  lighting  for  safety  and  aesthetic  appeal,  transforming  them  into  welcoming  spaces  even  after  sunset.  

traditional feature improving contemporary communal inclusion interactive

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Correct answer: improving

Explanation: The word 'improving' is a gerund that functions as a noun in this context, indicating the action of making public park spaces better. It fits grammatically as it follows the preposition 'on' and aligns with the context of enhancing urban parks.

Meaning: 'Improving' refers to the process of making something better or more effective.

Wrong options:

  • interactive: The word 'interactive' is an adjective that describes something that involves active participation, but it does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
  • inclusion: 'Inclusion' is a noun that refers to the act of including or being included, which does not fit the action of enhancing park spaces.
  • communal: 'Communal' is an adjective that describes something shared by a community, but it does not convey the action of making improvements.
  • contemporary: 'Contemporary' is an adjective that refers to something modern or current, which does not fit the context of improving park spaces.
  • traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that refers to something based on customs or practices, which does not convey the action of enhancement.
Correct answer: communal

Explanation: The term 'communal' is an adjective that describes gardens shared by a community. It fits contextually as it highlights the type of gardens being introduced in parks, emphasizing community involvement.

Meaning: 'Communal' refers to something that is shared by a group or community.

Wrong options:

  • interactive: 'Interactive' is an adjective that describes something that involves active participation, but it does not specifically describe the type of gardens being introduced.
  • improving: 'Improving' is a gerund that indicates an action, which does not fit as a descriptor for gardens.
  • inclusion: 'Inclusion' is a noun that refers to the act of including, which does not describe the gardens themselves.
  • contemporary: 'Contemporary' is an adjective that refers to something modern, which does not accurately describe the nature of the gardens in this context.
  • traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that refers to something based on customs, which does not fit the context of the gardens being introduced.
Correct answer: inclusion

Explanation: The word 'inclusion' serves as a noun that refers to the act of including features like walking trails in park designs. It fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence and aligns with the context of enhancing park facilities.

Meaning: 'Inclusion' refers to the act of including something as part of a whole.

Wrong options:

  • interactive: 'Interactive' is an adjective that describes something that involves active participation, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • improving: 'Improving' is a gerund that indicates an action, which does not fit as a subject in this context.
  • communal: 'Communal' is an adjective that describes something shared by a community, which does not fit as a noun here.
  • contemporary: 'Contemporary' is an adjective that refers to something modern, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that refers to something based on customs, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: feature

Explanation: The word 'feature' is a verb that indicates the action of including solar-powered lighting in parks. It fits grammatically as it follows the subject 'these parks' and aligns with the context of describing what the parks now provide.

Meaning: 'Feature' means to have or include something as a prominent part.

Wrong options:

  • interactive: 'Interactive' is an adjective that describes something that involves active participation, which does not fit grammatically as a verb in this context.
  • improving: 'Improving' is a gerund that indicates an action, but it does not fit as a verb describing what the parks provide.
  • inclusion: 'Inclusion' is a noun that refers to the act of including, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • communal: 'Communal' is an adjective that describes something shared by a community, which does not fit as a verb here.
  • traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that refers to something based on customs, which does not fit as a verb in this context.

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