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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #45582 Journalism
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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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Journalism  serves  as  a  pillar  of  democracy,  tasked  with  the  critical  role  of  informing  the  public  and  holding  those  in    accountable.  In  an  age  where  information  is  rapidly  ,  journalists  must  navigate  the  challenges  of  accuracy  and  bias.  The  field  demands  a    to  truth  and  ethics,  with  journalists  acting  as  watchdogs  for  society.

ethnicity disseminated commitment subscribed power judgement

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Correct answer: power

Explanation: The word 'power' fits grammatically as it serves as a noun that indicates those in authority or control, which is the context of the sentence. It aligns with the role of journalism in holding authorities accountable.

Meaning: 'Power' refers to the ability or authority to influence or control others, particularly in a political or social context.

Wrong options:

  • subscribed: 'Subscribed' is a verb that means to sign up for something, which does not fit the context of holding authorities accountable.
  • judgement: 'Judgement' is a noun that refers to the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions, which does not relate to the context of authority.
  • ethnicity: 'Ethnicity' is a noun that refers to a category of people who identify with each other based on shared cultural, social, or historical experiences, which is not relevant to the context of power.
Correct answer: disseminated

Explanation: The term 'disseminated' is a verb that means to spread or disperse information widely. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how information is shared in the modern age.

Meaning: 'Disseminated' means to distribute or spread information widely, especially to a large audience.

Wrong options:

  • subscribed: 'Subscribed' is a verb that means to sign up for something, which does not fit the context of how information is shared.
  • commitment: 'Commitment' is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of spreading information.
  • power: 'Power' is a noun that refers to authority or control, which does not relate to the action of sharing information.
Correct answer: commitment

Explanation: The word 'commitment' is a noun that signifies a dedication or obligation to a cause. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the essential quality required in journalism to uphold truth and ethics.

Meaning: 'Commitment' refers to the state of being dedicated to a cause or activity, in this case, the pursuit of truth in journalism.

Wrong options:

  • disseminated: 'Disseminated' is a verb that refers to the act of spreading information, which does not fit as it does not describe a quality or obligation.
  • power: 'Power' is a noun that refers to authority or control, which does not relate to the dedication required in journalism.
  • judgement: 'Judgement' is a noun that refers to the ability to make considered decisions, which does not convey the sense of dedication needed in the field.

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