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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #41658 Innovative solutions
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The text below is from an article discussing innovative solutions for waste management 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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As  cities  around  the  world  grapple  with  increasing  waste  production,  innovative  solutions  have  become  crucial  to  sustainable  urban  development.  One  city  has  taken  a  lead  by  implementing  a    waste  segregation  system,  significantly  reducing  landfill  dependency.  The  program  encourages  residents  to  divide  their  waste  into  organic,  recyclable,  and  non-recyclable  categories,  using  color-coded    for  easy  identification.  Moreover,  the  introduction  of  composting  facilities  for  organic  waste  not  only  enriches  soil  but  also  cuts  down  methane  emissions.  This  initiative  showcases  how  combining  technology  with  community    can  lead  to  effective  waste  management.  Furthermore,  the  city  has  invested  in    technologies,  like  waste-to-energy  plants,  transforming  waste  into  a  valuable  resource.  

collaboration bins holistic compartments participation smart innovative

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Correct answer: innovative

Explanation: The word 'innovative' is an adjective that describes the waste segregation system, indicating that it is new and creative. This fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'system' and aligns with the context of discussing solutions to waste production.

Meaning: 'Innovative' refers to something that introduces new ideas or methods.

Wrong options:

  • collaboration: 'Collaboration' is a noun that does not grammatically fit as it cannot describe the waste segregation system directly.
  • holistic: 'Holistic' is an adjective that refers to considering something as a whole, which does not specifically describe the nature of the waste segregation system.
  • smart: 'Smart' is an adjective that could describe technology but does not specifically convey the creativity or newness of the system in this context.
  • compartments: 'Compartments' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the system itself but rather a potential feature of it.
  • bins: 'Bins' is a noun that refers to containers and does not describe the system's innovative nature.
Correct answer: bins

Explanation: The term 'bins' is a plural noun that refers to the containers used for waste segregation. It fits grammatically as it is the object of the preposition 'using' and is contextually appropriate for the discussion of waste management.

Meaning: 'Bins' are containers used for storing waste, categorized for easy disposal.

Wrong options:

  • participation: 'Participation' is a noun that refers to the act of taking part, which does not fit as it does not refer to a physical object used for waste.
  • innovative: 'Innovative' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • collaboration: 'Collaboration' is a noun that refers to working together, which does not fit as it does not describe a physical object.
  • holistic: 'Holistic' is an adjective that does not refer to a physical object and does not fit in this context.
  • smart: 'Smart' is an adjective that does not describe a physical object and is not appropriate here.
  • compartments: 'Compartments' is a plural noun that refers to sections within a container, which does not fit as it does not specifically refer to the containers used for waste.
Correct answer: participation

Explanation: The word 'participation' is a noun that refers to the involvement of the community in the waste management initiative. It fits grammatically as the subject of the clause and is contextually relevant to the discussion of community engagement in waste management.

Meaning: 'Participation' refers to the act of taking part in an activity or event.

Wrong options:

  • bins: 'Bins' is a plural noun that refers to containers and does not fit as it does not describe the involvement of the community.
  • innovative: 'Innovative' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • collaboration: 'Collaboration' is a noun that refers to working together, which does not specifically capture the idea of community involvement in this context.
  • holistic: 'Holistic' is an adjective that does not refer to involvement and does not fit in this context.
  • smart: 'Smart' is an adjective that does not describe community involvement and is not appropriate here.
  • compartments: 'Compartments' is a plural noun that refers to sections within a container, which does not fit as it does not relate to community engagement.
Correct answer: smart

Explanation: The term 'smart' is an adjective that describes technologies that are advanced and efficient. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'technologies' and is contextually appropriate in the discussion of modern waste management solutions.

Meaning: 'Smart' refers to technologies that are advanced, often incorporating automation or intelligence.

Wrong options:

  • bins: 'Bins' is a plural noun that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the technologies being discussed.
  • participation: 'Participation' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the technologies themselves.
  • collaboration: 'Collaboration' is a noun that refers to working together, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of technology.
  • holistic: 'Holistic' is an adjective that refers to considering something as a whole, which does not specifically describe the nature of the technologies in this context.
  • innovative: 'Innovative' is an adjective that could describe technologies but does not specifically convey the advanced nature of the technologies in this context.
  • compartments: 'Compartments' is a plural noun that refers to sections within a container, which does not fit as it does not relate to technologies.

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