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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #43110 Overwhelmed
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The text below is an educational article on the challenges of managing digital distractions in the modern workplace. 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  today's  digital  age,  managing  distractions  in  the  workplace  has  become  increasingly  challenging.  Employees  often  find  themselves  overwhelmed  by  the  constant  influx  of  emails,  notifications,  and  online  temptations  that  disrupt  their  focus.  One  effective  strategy  is  to  implement  a  "focus  hour,"  where  all  notifications  are  ,  allowing  for  uninterrupted  work.  Additionally,  setting    goals  can  help  individuals  prioritise  tasks  and  allocate  their  time  more  efficiently.  The  use  of  productivity  apps  has  also  been  shown  to      productivity  by  blocking  access  to  distracting  websites  during  work  hours.  Finally,  creating  a  workplace  culture  that  values    over  multitasking  can  encourage  deeper  focus  and  more  meaningful  work  outputs.  

daily momentary depth superficial weekly enhance silenced

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Correct answer: silenced

Explanation: The word 'silenced' is a past participle that fits grammatically as it describes the state of notifications during the 'focus hour.' It aligns with the context of minimizing distractions to allow for uninterrupted work.

Meaning: 'Silenced' means to make something quiet or inactive, in this case, notifications.

Wrong options:

  • momentary: 'Momentary' is an adjective that describes something lasting for a very short time, which does not fit the context of notifications being turned off.
  • depth: 'Depth' is a noun that refers to the quality of being deep, which does not relate to the action of managing notifications.
  • weekly: 'Weekly' is an adjective that refers to something occurring once a week, which does not apply to the immediate action of silencing notifications.
  • enhance: 'Enhance' is a verb that means to improve or increase, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of notifications during the focus hour.
  • superficial: 'Superficial' is an adjective that means lacking depth or meaning, which does not relate to the action of silencing notifications.
Correct answer: daily

Explanation: The term 'daily' is an adjective that describes goals that are set to be achieved each day. It fits grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the frequency of goal-setting to improve productivity.

Meaning: 'Daily' means occurring every day.

Wrong options:

  • momentary: 'Momentary' is an adjective that refers to something lasting for a very short time, which does not fit the context of setting goals over a longer period.
  • depth: 'Depth' is a noun that refers to the quality of being deep, which does not apply to the frequency of goals.
  • weekly: 'Weekly' is an adjective that refers to something occurring once a week, which does not fit as the goals are intended to be set every day.
  • enhance: 'Enhance' is a verb that means to improve or increase, which does not describe the frequency of goal-setting.
  • superficial: 'Superficial' is an adjective that means lacking depth or meaning, which does not relate to the concept of setting meaningful goals.
Correct answer: enhance

Explanation: The word 'enhance' is a verb that fits grammatically as it describes the action of productivity apps improving productivity. It aligns with the context of using technology to block distractions.

Meaning: 'Enhance' means to improve or make better.

Wrong options:

  • momentary: 'Momentary' is an adjective that refers to something lasting for a very short time, which does not fit the context of improving productivity.
  • depth: 'Depth' is a noun that refers to the quality of being deep, which does not relate to the action of improving productivity.
  • weekly: 'Weekly' is an adjective that refers to something occurring once a week, which does not apply to the action of enhancing productivity.
  • silenced: 'Silenced' is a past participle that describes notifications being turned off, which does not relate to the action of improving productivity.
  • superficial: 'Superficial' is an adjective that means lacking depth or meaning, which does not describe the action of enhancing productivity.
Correct answer: depth

Explanation: The term 'depth' is a noun that fits grammatically as it refers to the quality of focus that is valued in the workplace culture. It aligns with the context of encouraging meaningful work over multitasking.

Meaning: 'Depth' refers to the quality of being deep, in this case, referring to a deeper level of focus and engagement in work.

Wrong options:

  • momentary: 'Momentary' is an adjective that describes something lasting for a very short time, which does not fit the context of workplace culture.
  • weekly: 'Weekly' is an adjective that refers to something occurring once a week, which does not apply to the quality of focus being encouraged.
  • enhance: 'Enhance' is a verb that means to improve or increase, which does not describe a quality of workplace culture.
  • silenced: 'Silenced' is a past participle that describes notifications being turned off, which does not relate to the concept of workplace culture.
  • superficial: 'Superficial' is an adjective that means lacking depth or meaning, which is the opposite of what is being encouraged in the workplace.

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