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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #4444 Course
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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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The  University  of  Granada  is    a  thirty-hour  course  in  business  English  with  special  emphasis  on  the  language  used  in  marketing  and  advertising.  Students  will  study  authentic  campaigns  and  there  will  be  simulated  case  studies  in  which  they  will    their  own  strategies  for  new  product  development.  Guest  speakers  from  local  businesses  will  be  invited  to  give  talks,  and  students  will  have  an    to  experience  a  working  day  in  a  company's  offices.

occasion devise opportunity offering emphasis discover

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Correct answer: offering

Explanation: The word 'offering' is a gerund that functions as a noun in this context, indicating the action of providing a course. It fits grammatically as it follows the verb 'is' and aligns with the context of the university providing educational services.

Meaning: 'Offering' refers to the act of presenting or providing something, in this case, a course.

Wrong options:

  • emphasis: 'Emphasis' is a noun that refers to special importance or significance, which does not fit the grammatical structure as it cannot serve as the main verb in this sentence.
  • opportunity: 'Opportunity' is a noun that indicates a favorable circumstance, but it does not fit here as it does not describe the action of the university.
  • occasion: 'Occasion' is a noun that refers to a particular time or instance, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action.
  • devise: 'Devise' is a verb that means to plan or invent, which does not fit here as it does not describe what the university is doing.
  • discover: 'Discover' is a verb that means to find out or learn something, which does not fit the context of the university providing a course.
Correct answer: devise

Explanation: The term 'devise' is a verb that means to create or plan something through careful thought. It fits grammatically as it follows 'will' and aligns with the context of students creating their own strategies.

Meaning: 'Devise' means to come up with a plan or strategy.

Wrong options:

  • offering: 'Offering' is a gerund that does not fit here as it does not describe an action that students will take in this context.
  • emphasis: 'Emphasis' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as an action that students will perform.
  • opportunity: 'Opportunity' is a noun that indicates a favorable circumstance, but it does not describe an action that students will take.
  • occasion: 'Occasion' is a noun that refers to a particular time or instance, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • discover: 'Discover' is a verb that means to find out or learn something, which does not fit the context of students creating strategies.
Correct answer: opportunity

Explanation: The word 'opportunity' is a noun that refers to a favorable chance or situation. It fits grammatically as it follows 'an' and aligns with the context of students having a chance to experience a working day.

Meaning: 'Opportunity' refers to a favorable situation that allows for a particular action or experience.

Wrong options:

  • offering: 'Offering' is a gerund that does not fit here as it does not describe a chance or situation for students.
  • emphasis: 'Emphasis' is a noun that refers to special importance, which does not fit the context of providing a chance to experience something.
  • occasion: 'Occasion' is a noun that refers to a particular time or instance, which does not fit as it does not describe a chance or opportunity.
  • devise: 'Devise' is a verb that means to create or plan, which does not fit as it does not describe a chance or situation for students.
  • discover: 'Discover' is a verb that means to find out or learn something, which does not fit the context of having a chance.

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