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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46721 Twins
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Twins    provide    an    interesting    insight    into    the    role    of    nature    and    in    fostering    traits    such    as    intelligence,    aggression    and    personality.    Certainly,    one    would    expect    identical    twins,    raised    in    the    same    environment,    to      each    other    in    personality    as    well    as    looks.    Yet    results    show    similarities    to    a    startling    degree    between    the    characters    of    twins    even    when    raised    apart.    For    many,    the    issue    of    whether    nature    or    nurture    who    we    are    is    a    thorny    one.    However,    it    is    now    a    common    belief    that,    although    our    genes    increase    the    likelihood    of    certain    coming    to    the    fore,    we    cannot    escape    the    influences    of    the    environment    in    which    we    find    ourselves.    

nurture whether increase exists defines traits mirror identical

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Correct answer: nurture

Explanation: The word 'nurture' fits grammatically as it is a noun that complements 'nature' in the context of discussing factors that influence traits. The phrase 'nature and nurture' is a well-known expression that refers to the debate about the relative contributions of genetics and environment in shaping individuals.

Meaning: Nurture refers to the environmental influences and experiences that shape an individual's development.

Wrong options:

  • traits: 'Traits' is a plural noun that does not fit in this context as it does not serve as a counterpart to 'nature.'
  • increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not grammatically fit with 'nature' in this context.
  • defines: 'Defines' is a verb that does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of environmental influence alongside 'nature.'
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • identical: 'Identical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of environmental influence.
  • mirror: 'Mirror' is a verb that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • exists: 'Exists' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the concept of environmental influence.
Correct answer: mirror

Explanation: The verb 'mirror' fits grammatically as it describes the action of identical twins reflecting each other's personality traits. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the expectation of identical twins sharing similarities.

Meaning: To mirror means to reflect or resemble something closely.

Wrong options:

  • traits: 'Traits' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action.
  • increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not fit in the context of describing how twins relate to each other.
  • defines: 'Defines' is a verb that does not relate to the action of twins reflecting each other.
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • identical: 'Identical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • nurture: 'Nurture' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action in this context.
  • exists: 'Exists' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the action of reflecting.
Correct answer: identical

Explanation: The adjective 'identical' fits grammatically as it describes the type of twins being discussed. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which focuses on the similarities between twins raised apart.

Meaning: Identical refers to twins that are genetically the same, sharing the same genetic makeup.

Wrong options:

  • traits: 'Traits' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a type of twins.
  • increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not fit in the context of describing twins.
  • defines: 'Defines' is a verb that does not relate to the description of twins.
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not describe a type of twins.
  • nurture: 'Nurture' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a type of twins.
  • mirror: 'Mirror' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of twins.
  • exists: 'Exists' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the description of twins.
Correct answer: defines

Explanation: The verb 'defines' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of determining or establishing the nature of something. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the debate about nature versus nurture.

Meaning: Defines means to state the exact meaning or nature of something.

Wrong options:

  • traits: 'Traits' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action.
  • increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not fit in the context of determining identity.
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • identical: 'Identical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • nurture: 'Nurture' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action in this context.
  • mirror: 'Mirror' is a verb that does not fit as it does not relate to the action of defining.
  • exists: 'Exists' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the action of defining.
Correct answer: traits

Explanation: The noun 'traits' fits grammatically as it refers to characteristics or qualities that can be influenced by both nature and nurture. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the influence of genetics and environment.

Meaning: Traits refer to distinguishing characteristics or qualities of a person.

Wrong options:

  • increase: 'Increase' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to characteristics.
  • defines: 'Defines' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics.
  • whether: 'Whether' is a conjunction that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics.
  • identical: 'Identical' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics.
  • nurture: 'Nurture' is a noun that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics in this context.
  • mirror: 'Mirror' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to characteristics.

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