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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #4433 Teleportation
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Teleportation,  in  the    of  science  fiction,  is  the  ability  to  transport  people  and  objects  across  distance  .  This  is  actually  impossible  because  the  amount  of  energy  needed  to  break  down  a    into  energy  particles  and  then  reconstitute  them  would  be    large.  Teleportation  would  also  require  the  knowledge  of  an  object's  location  and  velocity  at  exactly  the  same  time,  something  which  is  impossible  according  to  a  fundamental    of  quantum  physics.

law instantaneously world complication liberally prohibitively book body

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Correct answer: world

Explanation: The word 'world' fits grammatically as a noun that serves as the subject of the phrase 'in the world of science fiction.' It establishes the context of the discussion about teleportation, aligning with the theme of science fiction.

Meaning: 'World' refers to a particular realm or domain, in this case, the realm of science fiction.

Wrong options:

  • book: 'Book' is a noun that refers to a written work, which does not fit the context of discussing a domain or field.
  • body: 'Body' is a noun that refers to a physical form, which does not relate to the context of science fiction.
  • instantaneously: 'Instantaneously' is an adverb that describes the manner of action, not a noun that fits the context of a domain.
  • prohibitively: 'Prohibitively' is an adverb that describes the extent of something, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • law: 'Law' is a noun that refers to a principle or rule, which does not fit the context of a domain or field.
  • liberally: 'Liberally' is an adverb that describes the manner of action, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • complication: 'Complication' is a noun that refers to a difficulty or problem, which does not fit the context of a domain.
Correct answer: instantaneously

Explanation: The term 'instantaneously' is an adverb that describes how teleportation occurs, fitting grammatically and contextually as it modifies the verb 'transport.' It conveys the idea of immediate action, which is central to the concept of teleportation.

Meaning: 'Instantaneously' means occurring or done in an instant; immediately.

Wrong options:

  • prohibitively: 'Prohibitively' is an adverb that indicates a degree that is excessively high, which does not describe the manner of teleportation.
  • law: 'Law' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe how teleportation occurs.
  • book: 'Book' is a noun that does not relate to the action of transporting.
  • body: 'Body' is a noun that does not describe the manner of teleportation.
  • liberally: 'Liberally' is an adverb that describes a generous manner, which does not fit the context of immediate action.
  • complication: 'Complication' is a noun that does not describe the manner of teleportation.
Correct answer: body

Explanation: The word 'body' is a noun that refers to a physical entity, which is relevant in the context of discussing teleportation. It fits grammatically as the object being broken down into energy particles.

Meaning: 'Body' refers to a physical form or entity, in this case, a human or object being teleported.

Wrong options:

  • prohibitively: 'Prohibitively' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not refer to a physical entity.
  • law: 'Law' is a noun that refers to a principle, which does not fit as an object in this context.
  • book: 'Book' is a noun that refers to a written work, which does not relate to the physical entity being discussed.
  • instantaneously: 'Instantaneously' is an adverb that does not refer to a physical entity.
  • liberally: 'Liberally' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not refer to a physical entity.
  • complication: 'Complication' is a noun that refers to a difficulty, which does not fit as an object in this context.
Correct answer: prohibitively

Explanation: The term 'prohibitively' is an adverb that describes the extent of the energy required, fitting grammatically and contextually as it modifies the adjective 'large.' It conveys the idea that the energy needed is excessively high, which is central to the argument about the impossibility of teleportation.

Meaning: 'Prohibitively' means to an extent that prevents something from happening; excessively.

Wrong options:

  • law: 'Law' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the extent of something.
  • book: 'Book' is a noun that does not relate to the extent of energy required.
  • body: 'Body' is a noun that does not describe the extent of energy needed.
  • instantaneously: 'Instantaneously' is an adverb that describes the manner of action, not the extent of energy.
  • liberally: 'Liberally' is an adverb that describes a generous manner, which does not fit the context of excessive energy.
  • complication: 'Complication' is a noun that does not describe the extent of energy required.
Correct answer: law

Explanation: The word 'law' is a noun that refers to a fundamental principle in science, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes a rule governing quantum physics. It is essential to the argument about the impossibility of teleportation.

Meaning: 'Law' refers to a principle or rule that governs a field of study, in this case, quantum physics.

Wrong options:

  • prohibitively: 'Prohibitively' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not refer to a principle or rule.
  • book: 'Book' is a noun that refers to a written work, which does not relate to a scientific principle.
  • body: 'Body' is a noun that refers to a physical entity, which does not fit as a governing principle.
  • instantaneously: 'Instantaneously' is an adverb that does not refer to a principle or rule.
  • liberally: 'Liberally' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not refer to a principle or rule.
  • complication: 'Complication' is a noun that refers to a difficulty, which does not fit as a governing principle.

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