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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #44401 Body and water
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Your  body  is  nearly  two-thirds  water.  And  so  it  is  really  important  that  you    enough  fluid  to  stay    and  healthy.  If  you  don't  get  enough  fluid  you  may  feel  ,  get  ,  and  not  perform  at  your  best.

humble varied hydrated enlist headaches tired consume

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Correct answer: consume

Explanation: The verb 'consume' fits grammatically as it is in the base form, which is appropriate after 'you' in this imperative structure. Contextually, it refers to the action of taking in fluids, which is essential for hydration.

Meaning: 'Consume' means to take in or ingest something, in this case, fluids.

Wrong options:

  • enlist: The verb 'enlist' means to enroll or sign up, which does not relate to the action of taking in fluids.
  • headaches: 'Headaches' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not represent an action.
  • tired: 'Tired' is an adjective that describes a state of being, not an action, and thus does not fit here.
  • varied: 'Varied' is an adjective that means diverse or different, which does not relate to the action of taking in fluids.
  • hydrated: 'Hydrated' is an adjective that describes a state of being, not an action, and does not fit in this context.
  • humble: 'Humble' is an adjective that describes a modest or low view of one's importance, which is unrelated to the action of consuming fluids.
Correct answer: hydrated

Explanation: The adjective 'hydrated' fits grammatically as it describes the state of having enough fluid in the body. Contextually, it is essential for maintaining health and well-being, which aligns with the preceding statement about fluid intake.

Meaning: 'Hydrated' means having absorbed enough water or fluid to maintain health.

Wrong options:

  • headaches: 'Headaches' is a noun that does not describe a state of being related to fluid intake.
  • tired: 'Tired' is an adjective that describes fatigue, which is a consequence of not being hydrated, not a state of hydration itself.
  • varied: 'Varied' is an adjective that means diverse or different, which does not relate to the state of hydration.
  • consume: 'Consume' is a verb that refers to the action of taking in fluids, not a state of being.
  • humble: 'Humble' is an adjective that describes a modest or low view of one's importance, which is unrelated to hydration.
Correct answer: tired

Explanation: The adjective 'tired' fits grammatically as it describes a state of being that can result from dehydration. Contextually, it aligns with the consequences of not consuming enough fluids, which is the focus of the passage.

Meaning: 'Tired' means feeling in need of rest or sleep, often due to lack of hydration in this context.

Wrong options:

  • headaches: 'Headaches' is a noun that describes a specific symptom, not a general state of being like tiredness.
  • hydrated: 'Hydrated' is an adjective that describes a state of having enough fluid, which is the opposite of what is being described here.
  • varied: 'Varied' is an adjective that means diverse or different, which does not relate to the state of fatigue.
  • consume: 'Consume' is a verb that refers to the action of taking in fluids, not a state of being.
  • humble: 'Humble' is an adjective that describes a modest or low view of one's importance, which does not fit in this context.
Correct answer: headaches

Explanation: The noun 'headaches' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'get.' Contextually, it is a common symptom associated with dehydration, making it a logical consequence of not consuming enough fluids.

Meaning: 'Headaches' refers to pain in the head, which can occur due to insufficient hydration.

Wrong options:

  • tired: 'Tired' is an adjective that describes a state of being, not a specific symptom like headaches.
  • hydrated: 'Hydrated' is an adjective that describes a state of having enough fluid, which is not a symptom of dehydration.
  • varied: 'Varied' is an adjective that means diverse or different, which does not relate to symptoms of dehydration.
  • consume: 'Consume' is a verb that refers to the action of taking in fluids, not a symptom.
  • humble: 'Humble' is an adjective that describes a modest or low view of one's importance, which is unrelated to headaches.

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