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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46979 The cave
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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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The    cave,    composed    of    several    spacious    gallerias    and    dens,    is    adorned    with    almost    300    paintings    and    engravings    (dating    18000-20000    years    before    present    time).    The    cave    has    also    retained    several    vestiges    of    activities:    fireplaces,    entailed    flints    and    other    clues    which    denote    an      in    tools    and    habits.    Totally    left    intact    and    untouched    by    any    human    intrusion,    the    cave    represents    an    exceptional    source    of    for    archaeologists.

evolution normal acceptance inspiration studies human

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Correct answer: human

Explanation: The word 'human' is an adjective that describes the type of activities being referred to in the sentence. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'activities' and aligns contextually with the mention of fireplaces and flints, which are associated with human behavior.

Meaning: 'Human' refers to anything related to people or mankind.

Wrong options:

  • acceptance: 'Acceptance' is a noun that does not describe the type of activities and does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • studies: 'Studies' is a noun that refers to research or examination, which does not relate to the activities being described.
  • evolution: 'Evolution' is a noun that refers to a gradual development, which does not fit as it does not describe activities.
  • normal: 'Normal' is an adjective that describes something typical or standard, which does not apply to the context of activities in the cave.
  • inspiration: 'Inspiration' is a noun that refers to a motivating influence, which does not fit as it does not describe activities.
Correct answer: evolution

Explanation: The term 'evolution' is a noun that refers to the gradual development of something, in this case, tools and habits. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the prepositional phrase 'in tools and habits' and is contextually appropriate as it describes the changes over time.

Meaning: 'Evolution' refers to the process of gradual development or change.

Wrong options:

  • acceptance: 'Acceptance' is a noun that does not relate to the development of tools and habits and does not fit contextually.
  • studies: 'Studies' is a noun that refers to research, which does not describe the process of change in tools and habits.
  • human: 'Human' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a process or development.
  • normal: 'Normal' is an adjective that does not convey the idea of change or development, making it unsuitable here.
  • inspiration: 'Inspiration' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of development and does not fit in this context.
Correct answer: studies

Explanation: The word 'studies' is a noun that refers to research or examination, which fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'of.' Contextually, it aligns with the idea that the cave is a source of information for archaeologists.

Meaning: 'Studies' refers to the systematic examination or research of a subject.

Wrong options:

  • acceptance: 'Acceptance' is a noun that refers to the act of receiving or agreeing, which does not fit the context of archaeological research.
  • evolution: 'Evolution' is a noun that refers to development over time, which does not fit as it does not describe a source of information.
  • human: 'Human' is an adjective that does not serve as a noun in this context and does not fit as a source of studies.
  • normal: 'Normal' is an adjective that does not relate to the concept of research or examination, making it unsuitable here.
  • inspiration: 'Inspiration' is a noun that refers to a motivating influence, which does not fit as a source of studies.

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