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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46978 Infinite good
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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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In    books,    I    find    the    dead    as    if    they    were    :    in    books    I    foresee    things    to    come;    in    books    warlike    affairs    are    set    forth;    from    books    come    forth    the    laws    of  .    They    are    masters    who    instruct    us    without    rod,    without    angry    words,    without    money.    The    value    of    books    is    unspeakable.    If    the    of    books    is    immeasurable,    how    shall    the    bargain    be    shown    to    be    where    an    infinite    good    is    being    bought?

value peace dear low cost society alive

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Correct answer: alive

Explanation: The word 'alive' fits grammatically as it describes the state of the dead in a metaphorical sense, aligning with the context of finding them in books. The structure of the sentence requires an adjective that conveys a state of being, which 'alive' provides.

Meaning: 'Alive' means having life; in this context, it suggests that the dead are vividly present in books.

Wrong options:

  • society: 'Society' is a noun that refers to a community or group of people, which does not fit the context of describing the dead.
  • dear: 'Dear' is an adjective that typically describes something valued or cherished, which does not relate to the state of being of the dead.
  • cost: 'Cost' is a noun that refers to the amount paid for something, which does not fit the context of describing the dead.
  • low: 'Low' is an adjective that describes a position or level, which does not appropriately describe the dead in this context.
  • value: 'Value' is a noun that refers to the importance or worth of something, which does not fit as it does not describe a state of being.
  • peace: 'Peace' is a noun that refers to a state of tranquility, which does not relate to the state of the dead.
Correct answer: peace

Explanation: The term 'peace' fits contextually as it refers to a state of tranquility or absence of conflict, which aligns with the laws that come forth from books. It is a noun that complements the idea of books providing guidance on harmonious affairs.

Meaning: 'Peace' refers to a state of tranquility or quietness, especially in a societal context.

Wrong options:

  • society: 'Society' is a noun that refers to a community or group of people, which does not fit the context of laws derived from books.
  • dear: The word 'dear' is an adjective that describes something valued, which does not relate to the laws mentioned in this context.
  • cost: 'Cost' is a noun that refers to the amount paid for something, which does not fit the context of laws derived from books.
  • alive: 'Alive' is an adjective that describes a state of being, which does not relate to the laws that books provide.
  • value: 'Value' is a noun that refers to the importance or worth of something, which does not fit as it does not describe laws.
  • low: 'Low' is an adjective that describes a position or level, which does not appropriately describe laws.
Correct answer: value

Explanation: The word 'value' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the worth or importance of books. It aligns with the context of discussing the immeasurable worth of books, making it the correct choice.

Meaning: 'Value' refers to the importance or worth of something, in this case, books.

Wrong options:

  • society: 'Society' is a noun that refers to a community or group of people, which does not fit the context of discussing the worth of books.
  • dear: The word 'dear' is an adjective that describes something valued, which does not fit as it does not refer to the worth of books.
  • cost: 'Cost' is a noun that refers to the amount paid for something, which does not fit the context of discussing the worth of books.
  • alive: 'Alive' is an adjective that describes a state of being, which does not relate to the worth of books.
  • peace: 'Peace' is a noun that refers to a state of tranquility, which does not fit the context of discussing the worth of books.
  • low: 'Low' is an adjective that describes a position or level, which does not appropriately describe the worth of books.
Correct answer: dear

Explanation: The word 'dear' fits grammatically as an adjective that describes something valued or cherished. In this context, it conveys the idea that the bargain of books is significant, especially when considering the infinite good they provide.

Meaning: 'Dear' means valued or cherished, often implying a high cost or worth.

Wrong options:

  • society: 'Society' is a noun that refers to a community or group of people, which does not fit the context of describing the cost of a bargain.
  • value: 'Value' is a noun that refers to the importance or worth of something, which does not fit as it does not describe the cost of a bargain.
  • cost: 'Cost' is a noun that refers to the amount paid for something, which does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the bargain itself.
  • alive: 'Alive' is an adjective that describes a state of being, which does not relate to the cost of a bargain.
  • peace: 'Peace' is a noun that refers to a state of tranquility, which does not fit the context of describing the cost of a bargain.
  • low: 'Low' is an adjective that describes a position or level, which does not appropriately describe the cost of a bargain.

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