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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46736 Striving
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Striving    for    greater    riches    is    something    which    transcends    every    and    level    of    society.    Stereotyped    as    the    greed    of    the    rich    elite,    this    perspective    naively    hides    the    fact    that    the    vast    of    the    world    exists    below    the    poverty    line.    At    least    80%    of    humanity    lives    on    less    than    $10    dollars    per    day    and    is    fighting    a    battle    for    survival.    It    is    therefore    not    surprising    that    to    a    certain    extent    money    is    equated    with    happiness,    since    the    income    from    (often    strenuous)    labour    enables    individuals    to    eke    out    a    meagre    existence    and    the    simple    of    food    and    shelter    is    not    a    simple    given    fact    but    a    pleasure    and    comfort    for    all.    

derived provision constant demand debate majority aspect certain

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Correct answer: aspect

Explanation: The word 'aspect' fits grammatically as it is a noun that refers to a particular part or feature of something. In this context, it aligns with the idea of discussing different facets of society regarding the pursuit of wealth.

Meaning: Aspect refers to a particular part or feature of something.

Wrong options:

  • certain: The word 'certain' is an adjective that describes something specific but does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • debate: 'Debate' is a noun that refers to a discussion or argument, which does not relate to the context of society's features.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that refers to a need or desire for something, which does not fit the context of discussing societal features.
  • majority: 'Majority' is a noun that refers to the greater part of a group, but it does not fit as a feature of society in this context.
  • provision: 'Provision' is a noun that refers to the act of supplying or providing, which does not fit the context of discussing aspects of society.
  • derived: 'Derived' is a verb form that does not fit as a noun in this context, as it does not describe a feature of society.
  • constant: 'Constant' is an adjective that describes something that does not change, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: majority

Explanation: The term 'majority' is appropriate here as it refers to the greater part of the population, which aligns with the context of discussing those living below the poverty line. It fits grammatically as a noun that complements the sentence structure.

Meaning: Majority refers to the greater part or more than half of a group.

Wrong options:

  • aspect: 'Aspect' is a noun that refers to a particular part or feature, which does not fit the context of discussing population numbers.
  • certain: 'Certain' is an adjective that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • debate: 'Debate' is a noun that refers to a discussion or argument, which does not relate to the context of population statistics.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that refers to a need or desire for something, which does not fit the context of discussing population numbers.
  • provision: 'Provision' is a noun that refers to the act of supplying or providing, which does not fit the context of discussing the population.
  • derived: 'Derived' is a verb form that does not fit as a noun in this context, as it does not describe a part of the population.
  • constant: 'Constant' is an adjective that describes something that does not change, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: constant

Explanation: The word 'constant' is used as an adjective here to describe the ongoing nature of the battle for survival. It fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the unchanging struggle faced by many individuals.

Meaning: Constant refers to something that is unchanging or persistent.

Wrong options:

  • aspect: 'Aspect' is a noun that refers to a particular part or feature, which does not fit the context of describing a type of battle.
  • debate: 'Debate' is a noun that refers to a discussion or argument, which does not relate to the context of survival struggles.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that refers to a need or desire for something, which does not fit the context of describing a battle.
  • majority: 'Majority' is a noun that refers to the greater part of a group, which does not fit as a description of a battle.
  • provision: 'Provision' is a noun that refers to the act of supplying or providing, which does not fit the context of describing a battle.
  • derived: 'Derived' is a verb form that does not fit as an adjective in this context, as it does not describe the nature of the battle.
  • certain: 'Certain' is an adjective that describes something specific but does not fit as a description of the battle.
Correct answer: derived

Explanation: The term 'derived' is used as a past participle here to indicate that the income comes from labor. It fits grammatically as it describes the source of income in the context of the sentence.

Meaning: Derived means obtained from a source or origin.

Wrong options:

  • aspect: 'Aspect' is a noun that refers to a particular part or feature, which does not fit the context of describing income.
  • constant: 'Constant' is an adjective that describes something unchanging, which does not fit as a description of income.
  • debate: 'Debate' is a noun that refers to a discussion or argument, which does not relate to the context of income.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that refers to a need or desire for something, which does not fit the context of describing income.
  • majority: 'Majority' is a noun that refers to the greater part of a group, which does not fit as a description of income.
  • provision: 'Provision' is a noun that refers to the act of supplying or providing, which does not fit the context of describing income.
  • certain: 'Certain' is an adjective that describes something specific but does not fit as a description of income.
Correct answer: provision

Explanation: The word 'provision' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the act of supplying or providing, which aligns with the context of discussing basic needs such as food and shelter.

Meaning: Provision refers to the act of supplying or providing something, especially necessities.

Wrong options:

  • aspect: 'Aspect' is a noun that refers to a particular part or feature, which does not fit the context of discussing basic needs.
  • constant: 'Constant' is an adjective that describes something unchanging, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • debate: 'Debate' is a noun that refers to a discussion or argument, which does not relate to the context of basic needs.
  • demand: 'Demand' is a noun that refers to a need or desire for something, which does not fit the context of discussing the act of providing.
  • majority: 'Majority' is a noun that refers to the greater part of a group, which does not fit as a description of basic needs.
  • derived: 'Derived' is a verb form that does not fit as a noun in this context, as it does not describe the act of providing.
  • certain: 'Certain' is an adjective that describes something specific but does not fit as a noun in this context.

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