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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #4447 Animals 2
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In  most  countries,  legislation  bans  the    keeping  of  animals  and  government  bodies  are  responsible  for  sanctioning  offenders.  Non-government  organizations  and  other  associations  have  no  such    powers.  So,  they  cannot  enter  private  property  or  seize  badly-treated  animals,  nor  do  they  have  the    to  charge  or  convict  individuals  they  suspect  of  wrongdoing.  The  general  public  should,  therefore,  inform  the  police  as  soon  as  possible  in  cases  of    danger  to  an  animal's  health  and  life.

authority approved legislation inappropriate official immediate mistaken

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Correct answer: inappropriate

Explanation: The word 'inappropriate' is an adjective that describes the type of keeping of animals that is banned by legislation. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'keeping' and aligns with the context of discussing unacceptable practices regarding animal welfare.

Meaning: 'Inappropriate' means not proper or suitable; in this context, it refers to the unacceptable treatment of animals.

Wrong options:

  • mistaken: 'Mistaken' is an adjective that implies an error or misunderstanding, which does not fit the context of describing the nature of keeping animals.
  • legislation: 'Legislation' is a noun referring to laws or regulations, which does not grammatically fit as it cannot describe the keeping of animals.
  • approved: 'Approved' is an adjective that indicates something has been officially accepted, which contradicts the negative context of banning inappropriate practices.
  • immediate: 'Immediate' is an adjective that refers to something happening right away, which does not relate to the type of keeping of animals.
  • official: 'Official' is an adjective that describes something authorized or sanctioned, which does not fit the context of describing the nature of keeping animals.
Correct answer: official

Explanation: The term 'official' is an adjective that describes the powers that government bodies possess. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'powers' and is contextually appropriate since it contrasts with the lack of authority held by non-government organizations.

Meaning: 'Official' refers to something that is authorized or sanctioned by a governing body.

Wrong options:

  • mistaken: 'Mistaken' does not fit as it describes an error rather than a type of power, making it contextually irrelevant.
  • legislation: 'Legislation' is a noun that refers to laws, which does not fit as it cannot describe the nature of powers held by organizations.
  • authority: 'Authority' is a noun that refers to the power or right to give orders, which does not fit as it does not describe the type of powers held by non-government organizations.
  • inappropriate: 'Inappropriate' describes something unsuitable, which does not relate to the powers of organizations.
  • immediate: 'Immediate' refers to something occurring without delay, which does not describe the nature of powers.
Correct answer: authority

Explanation: The word 'authority' is a noun that refers to the power or right to make decisions and enforce rules. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'have' and is contextually relevant as it highlights the limitations of non-government organizations in enforcing animal welfare laws.

Meaning: 'Authority' means the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Wrong options:

  • mistaken: 'Mistaken' does not fit as it describes an error rather than a type of power, making it contextually irrelevant.
  • legislation: 'Legislation' is a noun that refers to laws, which does not fit as it cannot describe the type of power held by organizations.
  • inappropriate: 'Inappropriate' describes something unsuitable, which does not relate to the powers of organizations.
  • official: 'Official' is an adjective that describes something authorized, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • immediate: 'Immediate' refers to something occurring without delay, which does not describe the type of power.
Correct answer: immediate

Explanation: The term 'immediate' is an adjective that describes the urgency of danger to an animal's health and life. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'danger' and is contextually appropriate as it emphasizes the need for prompt action in critical situations.

Meaning: 'Immediate' means occurring or done at once; urgent.

Wrong options:

  • mistaken: 'Mistaken' does not fit as it describes an error rather than a type of danger, making it contextually irrelevant.
  • legislation: 'Legislation' is a noun that refers to laws, which does not fit as it cannot describe the nature of danger.
  • authority: 'Authority' is a noun that refers to power or right, which does not fit as it does not describe the type of danger.
  • inappropriate: 'Inappropriate' describes something unsuitable, which does not relate to the urgency of danger.
  • official: 'Official' is an adjective that describes something authorized, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of danger.

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