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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46995 A craft
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A    craft    may    easily    be    practiced    without    art,    and    still      its    purpose;    the    alliance    of    the    two    is    a    means    of    giving    as    well    as    serving    utility.    People    suppose    that    because    a    design    is    artistic,    its    technical    rendering    is    any    the    less    important,    this    is    a  .    Art    does    not    consist    only    in    original,    unusual,  or    unfamiliar    designs;    the    best    art    is    that    which    produces    designs    of    grace    and    appropriateness,    whether    they    are    strikingly    or    not.

mistake serve new art pleasure make useful

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Correct answer: serve

Explanation: The verb 'serve' fits grammatically as it is in the base form, which is appropriate after 'may' in this modal construction. Contextually, it aligns with the idea that a craft can fulfill its purpose without the necessity of art.

Meaning: To 'serve' means to fulfill a function or purpose.

Wrong options:

  • make: The verb 'make' implies creation but does not fit the context of fulfilling a purpose as effectively as 'serve'.
  • mistake: The noun 'mistake' does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • art: The noun 'art' does not fit as it does not convey an action that relates to fulfilling a purpose.
  • pleasure: The noun 'pleasure' does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a verb in this context.
  • useful: The adjective 'useful' does not fit grammatically as it cannot function as a verb in this sentence.
  • new: The adjective 'new' does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • serve: This option is the correct answer, so it cannot be considered a wrong option.
Correct answer: pleasure

Explanation: The noun 'pleasure' fits contextually as it describes the positive experience that results from the alliance of craft and art. It also fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'giving'.

Meaning: 'Pleasure' refers to a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Wrong options:

  • mistake: The noun 'mistake' does not fit contextually as it does not relate to the positive outcome of the alliance being discussed.
  • art: The noun 'art' does not fit as it does not represent an experience or feeling that can be given.
  • make: The verb 'make' does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • new: The adjective 'new' does not fit as it does not represent a feeling or experience.
  • serve: The verb 'serve' does not fit grammatically as it cannot function as a noun in this context.
  • useful: The adjective 'useful' does not fit contextually as it does not convey a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction.
Correct answer: mistake

Explanation: The noun 'mistake' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause. Contextually, it aligns with the idea that the assumption about artistic design being less important is incorrect.

Meaning: A 'mistake' refers to an error or misunderstanding.

Wrong options:

  • art: The noun 'art' does not fit as it does not convey the idea of an error or misunderstanding.
  • make: The verb 'make' does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
  • pleasure: The noun 'pleasure' does not fit contextually as it does not relate to an error or misunderstanding.
  • new: The adjective 'new' does not fit as it does not convey the idea of an error or misunderstanding.
  • serve: The verb 'serve' does not fit grammatically as it cannot function as a noun in this context.
  • useful: The adjective 'useful' does not fit contextually as it does not convey the idea of an error or misunderstanding.
Correct answer: new

Explanation: The adjective 'new' fits grammatically as it describes the noun 'designs'. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of designs that are strikingly original or innovative.

Meaning: 'New' refers to something that has recently come into existence or is not previously known.

Wrong options:

  • mistake: The noun 'mistake' does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe designs.
  • art: The noun 'art' does not fit as it does not describe the quality of designs.
  • make: The verb 'make' does not fit grammatically as it cannot function as an adjective in this context.
  • pleasure: The noun 'pleasure' does not fit as it cannot describe designs.
  • serve: The verb 'serve' does not fit grammatically as it cannot function as an adjective in this context.
  • useful: The adjective 'useful' does not fit contextually as it does not convey the idea of originality or innovation.

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