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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #41809 Vertical Gardens
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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.
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Urban  gardening  is  reshaping  city  landscapes,  providing  green  havens  in  concrete  jungles.  The  introduction  of  vertical  gardens  on    buildings  maximises  space  and  adds  a  lush  aesthetic.  These  gardens  not  only  beautify  the  environment  but  also  improve  air  quality  by  filtering  pollutants.  The  trend  towards  edible  gardens  allows  urban  dwellers  to  grow  their  own  ,  fostering  a  connection  to  their  food  sources.  Moreover,  community  gardening  projects  have  become  ,  uniting  residents  in  efforts  to  cultivate  sustainable,  shared  spaces.  Such  initiatives  highlight  the  growing  importance  of  green  spaces  in  enhancing  urban  ,  demonstrating  a  shift  towards  more  ecologically  mindful  living.  

quality skyscrapers tranquillity residential vegetables biodiversity popular

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Correct answer: skyscrapers

Explanation: The term 'skyscrapers' refers to very tall buildings, which is contextually appropriate as the sentence discusses vertical gardens on buildings. It fits grammatically as a plural noun that aligns with the subject of the sentence, maintaining coherence in the discussion about urban gardening.

Meaning: 'Skyscrapers' are tall, multi-story buildings typically found in urban areas.

Wrong options:

  • residential: 'Residential' is an adjective that describes areas or buildings meant for living, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • vegetables: 'Vegetables' is a noun referring to edible plants, which does not relate to the type of buildings being discussed.
  • quality: 'Quality' is a noun that refers to the standard of something, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of building.
  • popular: 'Popular' is an adjective that describes something widely liked or accepted, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • biodiversity: 'Biodiversity' is a noun that refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat, which does not relate to buildings.
  • tranquillity: 'Tranquillity' is a noun that refers to a state of calm, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of building.
Correct answer: vegetables

Explanation: The word 'vegetables' is a plural noun that fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the edible plants that urban dwellers can grow in their gardens. It aligns with the theme of urban gardening and food sources.

Meaning: 'Vegetables' are edible plants or parts of plants, typically consumed as food.

Wrong options:

  • residential: 'Residential' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not refer to a type of food or plant.
  • quality: 'Quality' is a noun that refers to the standard of something, which does not relate to food or gardening.
  • skyscrapers: 'Skyscrapers' refers to tall buildings and does not relate to the context of growing food.
  • popular: 'Popular' is an adjective that describes something widely liked, which does not fit as it does not refer to food.
  • biodiversity: 'Biodiversity' is a noun that refers to the variety of life, which does not fit as it does not refer to a type of food.
  • tranquillity: 'Tranquillity' is a noun that refers to calmness, which does not relate to food.
Correct answer: popular

Explanation: The term 'popular' is an adjective that describes the increasing acceptance and widespread participation in community gardening projects. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'projects' and aligns with the context of discussing trends in urban gardening.

Meaning: 'Popular' means well-liked or widely accepted by many people.

Wrong options:

  • residential: 'Residential' is an adjective that describes living areas, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of gardening projects.
  • vegetables: 'Vegetables' is a noun that refers to edible plants, which does not fit as it does not describe the popularity of projects.
  • quality: 'Quality' is a noun that refers to the standard of something, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of gardening projects.
  • skyscrapers: 'Skyscrapers' refers to tall buildings and does not relate to the popularity of gardening projects.
  • biodiversity: 'Biodiversity' is a noun that refers to the variety of life, which does not fit as it does not describe the popularity of projects.
  • tranquillity: 'Tranquillity' is a noun that refers to calmness, which does not relate to the popularity of gardening projects.
Correct answer: quality

Explanation: The word 'quality' is a noun that fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the standard or condition of urban living, which is enhanced by green spaces. It aligns with the overall theme of improving urban environments through gardening.

Meaning: 'Quality' refers to the standard or degree of excellence of something, in this case, urban living.

Wrong options:

  • residential: 'Residential' is an adjective that describes living areas, which does not fit as it does not refer to the standard of urban living.
  • vegetables: 'Vegetables' is a noun that refers to edible plants, which does not relate to the quality of urban environments.
  • popular: 'Popular' is an adjective that describes something well-liked, which does not fit as it does not refer to the standard of living.
  • skyscrapers: 'Skyscrapers' refers to tall buildings and does not relate to the quality of urban living.
  • biodiversity: 'Biodiversity' is a noun that refers to the variety of life, which does not fit as it does not refer to the standard of urban living.
  • tranquillity: 'Tranquillity' is a noun that refers to calmness, which does not relate to the quality of urban living.

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