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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #41906 Adventurous Foodies
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This text is an excerpt from a feature on emerging trends in global cuisine. 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  culinary  world  is  constantly  evolving,  with  new  trends  that  challenge  traditional  norms  and  tantalise  the  taste  buds  of  adventurous  foodies.  Recently,  a  surge  in  popularity  has  been  observed  in  Ethiopian  ,  known  for  its  bold  flavours  and  unique  use  of  spices.  Chefs  around  the  globe  are  experimenting  with  dishes  like  injera,  a  spicy  stew  that    encapsulates  the  essence  of  this  cuisine.  Furthermore,  the  movement  towards  sustainable  eating  has  led  to  an    use  of  jackfruit  in  dishes,  showcasing  the  versatility  of  plant-based  ingredients.  In  addition,  modern  presentations  of  classic  dishes,  demonstrate  how    recipes  can  be  reimagined  for  contemporary  palates.  

completely perfectly increased reduced traditional cuisine fusion

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Correct answer: cuisine

Explanation: The word 'cuisine' refers to a style or method of cooking, which fits grammatically as a noun that describes the type of food being discussed. It aligns with the context of Ethiopian food and its characteristics.

Meaning: Cuisine refers to a style of cooking, particularly associated with a specific culture or region.

Wrong options:

  • fusion: Fusion refers to a combination of different culinary styles, which does not specifically describe Ethiopian food.
  • perfectly: Perfectly is an adverb that describes how something is done, not a noun that fits the context of food types.
  • completely: Completely is also an adverb that indicates totality, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • reduced: Reduced is an adjective that implies a decrease, which does not relate to the type of food being discussed.
  • traditional: Traditional is an adjective that describes something that is long-established, but it does not serve as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: perfectly

Explanation: The adverb 'perfectly' describes how the dish encapsulates the essence of Ethiopian cuisine, fitting grammatically to modify the verb 'encapsulates' and providing clarity to the action.

Meaning: Perfectly means in a way that is entirely without flaws or defects; completely and accurately.

Wrong options:

  • completely: Completely is also an adverb, but it does not convey the same level of precision and suitability as 'perfectly' in this context.
  • increased: Increased is an adjective that describes a rise in quantity, which does not fit as it does not modify the verb appropriately.
  • fusion: Fusion is a noun that refers to a blend of culinary styles, which does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • reduced: Reduced is an adjective that indicates a decrease, which does not apply to the manner of encapsulating.
  • traditional: Traditional is an adjective that describes something established by tradition, which does not fit as an adverb.
Correct answer: increased

Explanation: The word 'increased' serves as an adjective that describes the growing amount of jackfruit being used, fitting grammatically to modify 'use' and aligning with the context of sustainable eating.

Meaning: Increased means made greater in size, amount, or degree; it indicates a rise in usage.

Wrong options:

  • perfectly: Perfectly is an adverb that describes the manner of an action, which does not fit as a descriptor for 'use.'
  • completely: Completely is also an adverb that indicates totality, which does not apply to the context of usage.
  • fusion: Fusion is a noun that refers to a blend of culinary styles, which does not fit as it does not describe the quantity of use.
  • reduced: Reduced is an adjective that indicates a decrease, which contradicts the context of a rise in usage.
  • traditional: Traditional is an adjective that describes something established by tradition, which does not fit as it does not describe the amount of use.
Correct answer: traditional

Explanation: The word 'traditional' serves as an adjective that describes the type of recipes being discussed, fitting grammatically to modify 'recipes' and aligning with the context of reimagining classic dishes.

Meaning: Traditional refers to something that is long-established and passed down through generations, particularly in cooking.

Wrong options:

  • perfectly: Perfectly is an adverb that describes how something is done, which does not fit as a descriptor for recipes.
  • completely: Completely is also an adverb that indicates totality, which does not apply to the context of describing recipes.
  • increased: Increased is an adjective that describes a rise in quantity, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of recipes.
  • reduced: Reduced is an adjective that indicates a decrease, which contradicts the context of recipes being reimagined.
  • fusion: Fusion refers to a blend of culinary styles, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the recipes.

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