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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #43353 Allulose
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“We  believe  it  is  the  holy    of  sugar  replacement,"  says  Ziv  Zwighaft  of  a  white  granulated  powder    allulose.  Allulose  is  about  70%  as    as  sugar,  but  is  very  low  calorie  and  has  a    impact  on  blood  sugar  levels,  an  effect  measured  by  the  glycemic  index.  Allulose  is  found    in  tiny  quantities,  for  example  in  figs  and  raisins.  First  approved  for  use  in  the  US  over  a  decade  ago,  the  so  called  "rare  sugar"  is  commercially  produced  from  fructose.

significant negligible grail called naturally sweet sour pronounced

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Correct answer: grail

Explanation: The word 'grail' fits grammatically as a noun that completes the phrase 'the holy __,' which is a common expression referring to something highly sought after. In this context, it refers to an ideal sugar replacement, aligning with the sentiment of the statement.

Meaning: The term 'grail' refers to something that is greatly desired or sought after, often used in the phrase 'holy grail.'

Wrong options:

  • pronounced: 'Pronounced' is an adjective that describes something that is clearly noticeable, which does not fit the context of describing a sought-after item.
  • negligible: 'Negligible' is an adjective that means insignificant or not worth considering, which does not align with the idea of something highly desired.
  • sweet: 'Sweet' is an adjective that describes a taste, but it does not fit the structure of the phrase 'the holy __.'
  • naturally: 'Naturally' is an adverb that describes how something occurs, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • significant: 'Significant' is an adjective that means important or meaningful, which does not fit the noun structure needed here.
  • sour: 'Sour' is an adjective that describes a taste opposite to sweet, which does not fit the context of a desirable sugar replacement.
  • called: 'Called' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in the phrase 'the holy __.'
Correct answer: called

Explanation: The word 'called' serves as a past participle that introduces the noun 'allulose,' indicating what the white granulated powder is known as. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it clarifies the identity of the substance being discussed.

Meaning: 'Called' means to refer to something by a specific name or term.

Wrong options:

  • pronounced: 'Pronounced' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot introduce a noun in this context.
  • negligible: 'Negligible' is an adjective that does not serve as a verb or participle and does not fit the sentence structure.
  • sweet: 'Sweet' is an adjective that describes taste and cannot function as a verb in this context.
  • naturally: 'Naturally' is an adverb that does not fit as a verb or participle in this sentence.
  • significant: 'Significant' is an adjective that does not fit the grammatical structure needed here.
  • sour: 'Sour' is an adjective that cannot function as a verb in this context.
  • grail: 'Grail' is a noun and does not fit as a verb or participle in this context.
Correct answer: sweet

Explanation: The word 'sweet' is an adjective that describes the taste of allulose in comparison to sugar. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'allulose' and aligns with the context of discussing sugar replacements.

Meaning: 'Sweet' refers to a taste sensation that is characteristic of sugar and similar substances.

Wrong options:

  • pronounced: 'Pronounced' is an adjective that describes something noticeable, which does not fit as a descriptor for taste in this context.
  • negligible: 'Negligible' is an adjective that means insignificant, which does not appropriately describe the taste of allulose.
  • called: 'Called' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective to describe the taste of allulose.
  • naturally: 'Naturally' is an adverb that does not describe taste and cannot function as an adjective here.
  • significant: 'Significant' is an adjective that means important, which does not fit the context of describing taste.
  • sour: 'Sour' is an adjective that describes a taste opposite to sweet, which does not fit the context of comparing to sugar.
  • grail: 'Grail' is a noun and does not fit as an adjective to describe taste.
Correct answer: negligible

Explanation: The word 'negligible' is an adjective that describes the impact of allulose on blood sugar levels, indicating that it is very small or insignificant. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the effect being measured.

Meaning: 'Negligible' means so small or unimportant that it can be disregarded.

Wrong options:

  • pronounced: 'Pronounced' is an adjective that means clearly noticeable, which does not fit the context of describing a minimal impact.
  • sweet: 'Sweet' is an adjective that describes taste and does not fit the context of describing an impact on blood sugar levels.
  • called: 'Called' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
  • naturally: 'Naturally' is an adverb that does not describe the impact and cannot function as an adjective here.
  • significant: 'Significant' is an adjective that means important, which contradicts the intended meaning of minimal impact.
  • sour: 'Sour' is an adjective that describes a taste and does not fit the context of describing an impact on blood sugar levels.
  • grail: 'Grail' is a noun and does not fit as an adjective to describe impact.
Correct answer: naturally

Explanation: The word 'naturally' is an adverb that describes how allulose is found in tiny quantities, indicating that it occurs in nature. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it modifies the verb 'found.'

Meaning: 'Naturally' means occurring in nature or without artificial intervention.

Wrong options:

  • pronounced: 'Pronounced' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb to describe how allulose is found.
  • negligible: 'Negligible' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • sweet: 'Sweet' is an adjective that describes taste and cannot function as an adverb here.
  • called: 'Called' is a verb that does not fit as an adverb to describe the manner of finding allulose.
  • significant: 'Significant' is an adjective that means important, which does not fit the context of describing how allulose is found.
  • sour: 'Sour' is an adjective that describes a taste and does not fit the context of describing the manner of occurrence.
  • grail: 'Grail' is a noun and does not fit as an adverb to describe how allulose is found.

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