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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #43978 Cuisine
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Cuisine  has  been  evolving    the  dawn  of  time  and  continues  to  do  so  in  the  modern  era.  Ironically,  while  we    the  history  of  traditional  recipes  and  the  cultural  nuances  in  culinary  practices,  we  often    up  our  noses  at  contemporary  twists  on  classic  dishes.  This  reflects  a  'stuck  in  the  mud'  attitude.  Some  food  critics  even  argue  that  traditional  cuisine  is  fading  away,  or,  if  not  fading,  being  slowly    by  a  relentless  tide  of  fusion  and  innovation.

diluted from cease since implemented turn relish

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Correct answer: since

Explanation: The word 'since' is a preposition that indicates a starting point in time, which fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the beginning of the evolution of cuisine.

Meaning: 'Since' is used to indicate the time from a specific point in the past until now.

Wrong options:

  • from: The word 'from' is a preposition indicating the starting point but does not convey the ongoing nature of evolution as 'since' does.
  • cease: The word 'cease' is a verb meaning to stop, which does not fit the context of ongoing evolution.
  • relish: The word 'relish' is a verb meaning to enjoy greatly, which does not fit as a temporal marker.
  • implemented: The word 'implemented' is a verb meaning to put into effect, which does not relate to the concept of time in this context.
  • diluted: The word 'diluted' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not indicate a time reference.
Correct answer: relish

Explanation: The word 'relish' is a verb that means to enjoy or take pleasure in something, which fits the context of appreciating traditional recipes and cultural nuances.

Meaning: 'Relish' means to enjoy something greatly or to take delight in it.

Wrong options:

  • turn: The word 'turn' is a verb that means to change direction or position, which does not convey enjoyment in this context.
  • diluted: The word 'diluted' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not express enjoyment or appreciation.
  • implemented: The word 'implemented' is a verb meaning to put into effect, which does not relate to the act of enjoying.
  • since: The word 'since' is a preposition indicating time, which does not fit as it does not express enjoyment.
  • cease: The word 'cease' is a verb meaning to stop, which contradicts the idea of enjoying something.
Correct answer: turn

Explanation: The word 'turn' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the action of rejecting or looking down upon contemporary twists in cuisine.

Meaning: 'Turn' in this context means to look away or reject something with disdain.

Wrong options:

  • diluted: The word 'diluted' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not convey the action of rejecting or looking down upon.
  • relish: The word 'relish' means to enjoy, which contradicts the context of rejecting contemporary twists.
  • implemented: The word 'implemented' is a verb meaning to put into effect, which does not relate to the action of rejecting.
  • since: The word 'since' is a preposition indicating time, which does not fit as it does not express an action of rejection.
  • cease: The word 'cease' is a verb meaning to stop, which does not fit the context of rejecting something.
Correct answer: diluted

Explanation: The word 'diluted' is a past participle that describes the process of weakening or reducing the strength of traditional cuisine, fitting both grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: 'Diluted' means to make something weaker or less concentrated, especially in terms of flavor or quality.

Wrong options:

  • turn: The word 'turn' is a verb that does not fit as it does not convey the idea of weakening or reducing.
  • relish: The word 'relish' means to enjoy, which contradicts the context of diminishing traditional cuisine.
  • implemented: The word 'implemented' is a verb meaning to put into effect, which does not relate to the idea of dilution.
  • since: The word 'since' is a preposition indicating time, which does not fit as it does not express a process of weakening.
  • cease: The word 'cease' is a verb meaning to stop, which does not fit the context of dilution.

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