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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #41664 Plant growth
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The text below is an excerpt from an educational article on the future of urban gardening. 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
Urban  gardening  is  revolutionising  the  way  we  think  about  food  production  and  sustainability  in  cities.  The  movement  towards  creating  green  spaces  in  urban  areas  not  only  beautifies  the  landscape  but  also  provides  residents  with  fresh  produce.  Incorporating  vertical  gardens,  city  planners  are  now  able  to  maximise  limited  space  effectively.  These  gardens    on  a  system  of  hydroponic  to  ensure  plants  receive  the  essential  nutrients.  Moreover,  community  involvement  has  been  pivotal.  As  ,  workshops  and  planting  events  foster  a  sense  of  ownership  and  responsibility  among  city  dwellers.  The  role  of  technology  cannot  be  overstated;  advanced    systems  monitor  and  adjust  environmental  conditions,  optimising  plant  growth.  This  initiative  is  not  just  about  food;  it's  a  step  towards  sustainability,  with  gardens  often  utilising    water  collection  methods  to  irrigate  crops.  Ultimately,  the  vision  is  to  make  urban  gardening  ,  where  every  rooftop  and  balcony  contributes  to  the  city's  food  supply.  

reclaimed ubiquitous educational sporadic satellite-based rely sensors enthusiasts

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Correct answer: rely

Explanation: The verb 'rely' fits grammatically as it indicates dependence on a system, which is essential for the context of hydroponic gardening. The subject 'gardens' is plural, and 'rely' correctly matches this subject in number.

Meaning: 'Rely' means to depend on or trust in something.

Wrong options:

  • satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes a type of technology, but it does not fit grammatically as a verb in this context.
  • reclaimed: 'Reclaimed' is an adjective that refers to something that has been restored or reused, which does not fit as a verb here.
  • enthusiasts: 'Enthusiasts' is a noun referring to people who are passionate about something, which does not fit as a verb.
  • sensors: 'Sensors' is a noun that refers to devices that detect changes, which does not fit as a verb.
  • educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to educate, which does not fit grammatically as a verb.
  • sporadic: 'Sporadic' is an adjective that describes something occurring irregularly, which does not fit as a verb.
Correct answer: enthusiasts

Explanation: The noun 'enthusiasts' fits contextually as it refers to individuals who are passionate about urban gardening. It aligns with the plural subject of the sentence and indicates community involvement.

Meaning: 'Enthusiasts' refers to people who are very interested in a particular activity.

Wrong options:

  • rely: 'Rely' is a verb that indicates dependence, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes technology, which does not fit as a noun.
  • sensors: 'Sensors' is a noun referring to devices, which does not fit the context of community involvement.
  • educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to teach, which does not fit as a noun.
  • sporadic: 'Sporadic' is an adjective that describes something occurring at irregular intervals, which does not fit as a noun.
  • reclaimed: 'Reclaimed' is an adjective that refers to something restored, which does not fit as a noun.
Correct answer: sensors

Explanation: The noun 'sensors' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause, indicating the technology used in urban gardening. It aligns with the context of monitoring environmental conditions.

Meaning: 'Sensors' are devices that detect and measure physical properties.

Wrong options:

  • rely: 'Rely' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes a type of technology, which does not fit as a noun.
  • enthusiasts: 'Enthusiasts' is a noun referring to people, which does not fit the context of technology.
  • educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to teach, which does not fit as a noun.
  • sporadic: 'Sporadic' is an adjective that describes something occurring irregularly, which does not fit as a noun.
  • reclaimed: 'Reclaimed' is an adjective that refers to something restored, which does not fit as a noun.
Correct answer: reclaimed

Explanation: The adjective 'reclaimed' fits grammatically as it describes the type of water collection methods used in urban gardening. It aligns with the context of sustainability and resource management.

Meaning: 'Reclaimed' refers to water that has been restored for reuse.

Wrong options:

  • rely: 'Rely' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes technology, which does not fit in the context of water collection methods.
  • enthusiasts: 'Enthusiasts' is a noun referring to people, which does not fit as an adjective.
  • sensors: 'Sensors' is a noun that refers to devices, which does not fit as an adjective.
  • educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to teach, which does not fit in this context.
  • sporadic: 'Sporadic' is an adjective that describes something occurring irregularly, which does not fit as an adjective describing methods.
Correct answer: ubiquitous

Explanation: The adjective 'ubiquitous' fits grammatically as it describes the desired state of urban gardening, indicating that it should be present everywhere. It aligns with the context of making gardening a common practice.

Meaning: 'Ubiquitous' means being present everywhere at the same time.

Wrong options:

  • rely: 'Rely' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes technology, which does not fit in the context of describing the state of gardening.
  • enthusiasts: 'Enthusiasts' is a noun referring to people, which does not fit as an adjective.
  • sensors: 'Sensors' is a noun that refers to devices, which does not fit as an adjective.
  • educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to teach, which does not fit in this context.
  • reclaimed: 'Reclaimed' is an adjective that refers to something restored, which does not fit in the context of describing the state of gardening.

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