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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46953 Dementia
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Dementia  is  an    term  for  several  diseases  affecting  memory,  other  cognitive  abilities  and  behavior  that    significantly  with  a  person's  ability  to  maintain  their  activities  of  daily  living.  There  is  often  a  lack  of  awareness  and  understanding  of  dementia,  resulting  in  stigmatization  and  barriers  to    and  care.  The  impact  of  dementia  on  carers,  family  and  society  at    can  be  physical,  psychological,  social  and  economic.

large unexpired umbrella bottom tag diagnosis interfere

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Correct answer: umbrella

Explanation: The word 'umbrella' serves as a noun that describes a broad category encompassing various diseases related to dementia. This fits grammatically as it is the subject of the sentence and contextually as it introduces the concept of dementia as a collective term.

Meaning: An 'umbrella' term refers to a broad category that includes various specific items or concepts.

Wrong options:

  • bottom: 'Bottom' is a noun that refers to the lowest part of something, which does not fit the context of categorizing diseases.
  • tag: 'Tag' is a noun that refers to a label or marker, which does not appropriately describe the nature of dementia as a term.
  • diagnosis: 'Diagnosis' is a noun that refers to the identification of a disease, which does not fit as a descriptor for dementia itself.
  • unexpired: 'Unexpired' is an adjective that means still valid or not expired, which is irrelevant in the context of describing dementia.
Correct answer: interfere

Explanation: The verb 'interfere' is used here to indicate that the diseases significantly disrupt or hinder a person's daily activities. This fits grammatically as it aligns with the subject 'diseases' and contextually conveys the impact of dementia.

Meaning: To 'interfere' means to disrupt or hinder the normal functioning of something.

Wrong options:

  • large: 'Large' is an adjective that describes size, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • bottom: 'Bottom' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this sentence.
  • tag: 'Tag' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • diagnosis: 'Diagnosis' is a noun that refers to the identification of a disease, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • unexpired: 'Unexpired' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb.
Correct answer: diagnosis

Explanation: The noun 'diagnosis' fits here as it refers to the process of identifying a disease, which is relevant in the context of dementia. It maintains grammatical coherence as it serves as the object of the preposition 'to.'

Meaning: 'Diagnosis' refers to the identification of a disease or condition based on its signs and symptoms.

Wrong options:

  • large: 'Large' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • interfere: 'Interfere' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • bottom: 'Bottom' is a noun that does not fit the context of identifying a disease and is irrelevant here.
  • tag: 'Tag' is a noun that refers to a label, which does not relate to the medical context of identifying dementia.
  • unexpired: 'Unexpired' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: large

Explanation: The adjective 'large' describes the extent of the impact of dementia, fitting grammatically as it modifies the noun 'impact.' It also aligns contextually with the discussion of the broad effects of dementia on various groups.

Meaning: 'Large' refers to a significant or extensive amount or degree.

Wrong options:

  • interfere: 'Interfere' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot serve as an adjective in this context.
  • bottom: 'Bottom' is a noun that does not fit as it cannot describe the extent of impact.
  • tag: 'Tag' is a noun that does not fit as it cannot describe the extent of impact.
  • diagnosis: 'Diagnosis' is a noun that does not fit as it cannot serve as an adjective in this context.
  • unexpired: 'Unexpired' is an adjective that means still valid, which does not fit the context of describing the extent of impact.

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