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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #4424 Building 2
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The  Palace  of  Westminster,  more    known  as  the  Houses  of  Parliament,  is  an    building  in  the  city  of  London.  As  a    of  government,  it  is  perhaps  the  most  recognized  in  the  world.  However,  many  are  saying  that  the    are  no  longer  fit  for  purpose  and  are  in  dire  need  of    due  to  the  ancient  plumbing  and  dangerously  outdated  electrical  system,  which  is  responsible  for  dozens  of  fires  each  year.

system iconic ministers premises renovation seat realistically commonly

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Correct answer: commonly

Explanation: The word 'commonly' serves as an adverb that modifies the verb 'known,' indicating how the Palace of Westminster is recognized. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the frequency of the name usage.

Meaning: 'Commonly' means frequently or usually.

Wrong options:

  • realistically: Realistically is an adverb that refers to practical considerations, which does not fit the context of how the building is known.
  • premises: Premises is a noun that refers to a location or property, which does not grammatically fit as it does not modify 'known.'
  • system: System is a noun that refers to a set of connected things, which does not fit in this context as it does not describe the manner of being known.
  • ministers: Ministers is a noun referring to government officials, which does not fit as it does not relate to the recognition of the building.
  • seat: Seat is a noun that refers to a place or position, which does not fit as it does not describe how the building is known.
Correct answer: iconic

Explanation: The term 'iconic' is an adjective that describes the building as being widely recognized and representative of something significant. It fits grammatically and contextually as it conveys the importance of the structure.

Meaning: 'Iconic' means widely recognized and well-established as a symbol.

Wrong options:

  • renovation: Renovation is a noun that refers to the process of improving a structure, which does not fit as it does not describe the building itself.
  • commonly: Commonly is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe the building but rather how it is known.
  • premises: Premises is a noun that refers to a location or property, which does not fit as it does not describe the building's significance.
  • system: System is a noun that refers to a set of connected things, which does not fit in this context as it does not describe the building.
  • ministers: Ministers is a noun referring to government officials, which does not fit as it does not relate to the building's description.
Correct answer: seat

Explanation: The word 'seat' is a noun that refers to a place where authority or power is held, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the Palace of Westminster's role in government.

Meaning: 'Seat' refers to a place of authority or governance.

Wrong options:

  • renovation: Renovation is a noun that refers to the process of improving a structure, which does not fit as it does not describe the function of the building.
  • commonly: Commonly is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe the function of the building.
  • iconic: Iconic is an adjective that describes significance but does not fit as it does not refer to the building's role in government.
  • system: System is a noun that refers to a set of connected things, which does not fit in this context as it does not describe the building's function.
  • premises: Premises is a noun that refers to a location or property, which does not fit as it does not describe the building's role.
Correct answer: premises

Explanation: The term 'premises' is a noun that refers to the building and grounds associated with a particular institution. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the physical location of the government.

Meaning: 'Premises' refers to the land and buildings owned by an organization.

Wrong options:

  • renovation: Renovation is a noun that refers to the process of improving a structure, which does not fit as it does not describe the physical location.
  • commonly: Commonly is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe the physical location of the building.
  • system: System is a noun that refers to a set of connected things, which does not fit in this context as it does not describe the physical location.
  • ministers: Ministers is a noun referring to government officials, which does not fit as it does not relate to the physical structure.
  • seat: Seat is a noun that refers to a place of authority, which does not fit as it does not describe the physical location.
Correct answer: renovation

Explanation: The word 'renovation' is a noun that refers to the process of restoring or improving a building. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the action needed for the premises.

Meaning: 'Renovation' means the process of making something new again or improving it.

Wrong options:

  • premises: Premises is a noun that refers to a location or property, which does not fit as it does not describe the action needed.
  • commonly: Commonly is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe an action but rather frequency.
  • iconic: Iconic is an adjective that describes significance but does not fit as it does not refer to an action needed for improvement.
  • system: System is a noun that refers to a set of connected things, which does not fit in this context as it does not describe an action.
  • ministers: Ministers is a noun referring to government officials, which does not fit as it does not relate to the action of improving the premises.

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