Meaning: 'Contribute' means to give or supply something, in this case, effort or resources to the family.

Wrong options:

• even: 'Even' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
• revised: 'Revised' is a past participle that does not fit the grammatical structure required after 'were expected to.'
• implement: 'Implement' is a verb that does not fit the context of children being expected to support their families; it implies putting something into effect rather than contributing directly.

Correct answer: dependency

Explanation: The noun 'dependency' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'on.' Contextually, it reflects the relationship between children and their parents, indicating how much children rely on their parents.

Meaning: 'Dependency' refers to the state of relying on someone else for support or care.

Wrong options:

• even: 'Even' is an adverb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
• trends: 'Trends' is a plural noun that does not fit the context of describing a state of reliance; it refers to general directions in which something is developing.

Correct answer: relatively

Explanation: The adverb 'relatively' fits grammatically as it modifies the adjective 'recently,' indicating a comparison to other time periods. Contextually, it suggests that the changes in attitudes towards punishment have occurred in a timeframe that is not too far back.

Meaning: 'Relatively' means in relation or comparison to something else, indicating that the time frame is not absolute but rather comparative.

Wrong options:

• even: 'Even' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'recently' in this context.
• revised: 'Revised' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not serve as an adverb to modify the time frame.

Correct answer: trends

Explanation: The noun 'trends' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence. Contextually, it refers to the prevailing patterns or movements in society regarding child discipline and education.

Meaning: 'Trends' refers to general directions in which something is developing or changing.

Wrong options:

• even: 'Even' is an adverb that does not fit as a noun and cannot serve as the subject of the sentence.
• contribute: 'Contribute' is a verb that does not fit as a subject in this context.

Correct answer: outlawed

Explanation: The verb 'outlawed' fits grammatically as it is in the past participle form, which is appropriate after 'will have.' Contextually, it indicates that the action of banning physical punishment is expected to occur in the future.

Meaning: 'Outlawed' means to have made something illegal or prohibited by law.

Wrong options:

• even: 'Even' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
• revised: 'Revised' is a past participle that does not fit the context of banning punishment; it implies making changes rather than prohibiting.