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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46900 Lamentable
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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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'A    name'    earned    in    youth    has    a    long    way    to    go.    But    those    who    overlook    this    make    a    lamentable  ,    which    unless    speedily    corrected    can    prove    disastrous    throughout    life.    For    a    young    man,    a    good    character    is    the    capital    he    can    possess    to    start    with    in    life.    It    is    more    dependable    than  .    Reputation    is    most    important    for    success    even    during    failure,    for    when    money  ,    reputation    stays.

family mistake gold point fault best good abandons

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Correct answer: good

Explanation: The word 'good' functions as an adjective that describes the noun 'name.' It fits grammatically as it provides a quality to the name being discussed, which is relevant in the context of the sentence about the importance of a name earned in youth.

Meaning: 'Good' refers to something that is of high quality or favorable.

Wrong options:

  • best: 'Best' is a superlative adjective that implies the highest quality, which does not fit here as it does not describe the name directly but rather compares it to others.
  • fault: 'Fault' is a noun that refers to a mistake or error, which does not grammatically fit as it does not describe the quality of a name.
  • gold: 'Gold' is a noun that refers to a precious metal, which does not relate to the quality of a name.
  • family: 'Family' is a noun that refers to a group of related individuals, which does not fit the context of describing a name.
  • abandons: 'Abandons' is a verb that means to leave behind, which does not fit as it does not describe a quality of a name.
  • point: 'Point' is a noun that refers to a specific location or idea, which does not fit in the context of describing a name.
  • mistake: 'Mistake' is a noun that refers to an error, which does not describe the quality of a name.
Correct answer: mistake

Explanation: The term 'mistake' is a noun that fits grammatically as the object of the verb 'make.' It is contextually appropriate as it refers to the error made by those who overlook the importance of a good name.

Meaning: 'Mistake' refers to an error or fault in judgment or action.

Wrong options:

  • best: 'Best' is a superlative adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as an object in this context.
  • fault: 'Fault' is a noun that refers to a mistake but is less commonly used in this context compared to 'mistake.'
  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as an object in this context.
  • gold: 'Gold' is a noun that refers to a precious metal and does not relate to the concept of making an error.
  • family: 'Family' is a noun that does not relate to the context of making a mistake.
  • abandons: 'Abandons' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot serve as an object in this context.
  • point: 'Point' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of making an error.
Correct answer: best

Explanation: The word 'best' is a superlative adjective that describes 'capital.' It fits grammatically as it indicates the highest quality of capital a young man can possess, aligning with the context of the sentence about the importance of character.

Meaning: 'Best' refers to the highest quality or most favorable option.

Wrong options:

  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that does not convey the highest quality, making it less suitable than 'best' in this context.
  • fault: 'Fault' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a quality of capital.
  • mistake: 'Mistake' is a noun that does not relate to the quality of capital and cannot serve as a descriptor here.
  • gold: 'Gold' is a noun that refers to a precious metal and does not fit as a descriptor for capital.
  • family: 'Family' is a noun that does not relate to the quality of capital.
  • abandons: 'Abandons' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot describe capital.
  • point: 'Point' is a noun that does not relate to the quality of capital.
Correct answer: gold

Explanation: The word 'gold' is a noun that serves as a comparison to 'character.' It fits grammatically and contextually as it represents a valuable asset, emphasizing that character is more dependable than material wealth.

Meaning: 'Gold' refers to a precious metal often associated with wealth and value.

Wrong options:

  • best: 'Best' is a superlative adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • fault: 'Fault' is a noun that does not relate to the comparison being made about value.
  • mistake: 'Mistake' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of value or wealth.
  • family: 'Family' is a noun that does not relate to the comparison of value in this context.
  • abandons: 'Abandons' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • point: 'Point' is a noun that does not relate to the comparison of value.
  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: abandons

Explanation: The word 'abandons' is a verb that fits grammatically as it describes the action of money leaving or being lost. It is contextually appropriate as it highlights the contrast between money and reputation.

Meaning: 'Abandons' means to leave behind or give up on something.

Wrong options:

  • best: 'Best' is a superlative adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • fault: 'Fault' is a noun that does not relate to the action of money leaving.
  • mistake: 'Mistake' is a noun that does not fit as it cannot describe an action.
  • gold: 'Gold' is a noun that does not fit as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • family: 'Family' is a noun that does not relate to the action of money leaving.
  • point: 'Point' is a noun that does not relate to the action of money leaving.
  • good: 'Good' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.

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