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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #47281 Organic Structures
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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  theme  of  contrast  evident  in  Blue  Skies  is  typical  of  Ms  Vu's  work.  She  explores  organic  structures  using  the  newest  technologies.  She  is  inspired  by    detail  but  often  works  on  a  large  scale.  Her  sculptures  are  ,  yet  familiar,  blurring  the  boundaries  between  the  real  and  the  artificial.  Organic  structures  and  spirals  are  the  starting  point  for  my  creative  exploration.  But  my  work  extends  these  concepts  to    the  overlap  between  the  real  and  the  artificial,  and  how  we  often  don't  differentiate  between  the  two,'  Ms  Vu  said.

explore minute definite envisage high ambiguous

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Correct answer: minute

Explanation: The word 'minute' serves as an adjective that describes the level of detail Ms. Vu is inspired by. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'detail' and aligns contextually with the theme of exploring intricate aspects of her work.

Meaning: 'Minute' means extremely small or detailed, indicating a focus on fine details.

Wrong options:

  • high: The word 'high' is an adjective that typically refers to a large amount or degree, which does not fit the context of describing detail.
  • definite: 'Definite' is an adjective that means clearly defined or determined, which does not appropriately describe the nature of detail in this context.
  • ambiguous: 'Ambiguous' is an adjective meaning open to more than one interpretation, which does not fit as it does not describe the type of detail she is inspired by.
  • envisage: 'Envisage' is a verb meaning to contemplate or conceive of as a possibility, which does not fit grammatically as it does not modify 'detail.'
  • explore: 'Explore' is a verb that means to investigate or examine, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of detail.
Correct answer: ambiguous

Explanation: The term 'ambiguous' is used as an adjective to describe the nature of her sculptures, indicating that they can be interpreted in multiple ways. This fits grammatically and contextually as it aligns with the idea of blurring boundaries.

Meaning: 'Ambiguous' means having more than one possible meaning or interpretation, suggesting complexity in her sculptures.

Wrong options:

  • high: 'High' is an adjective that does not appropriately describe the nature of sculptures in this context, as it does not convey ambiguity.
  • minute: 'Minute' is an adjective that refers to smallness, which does not fit the context of describing the sculptures' interpretative nature.
  • definite: 'Definite' means clearly defined, which contradicts the idea of ambiguity and does not fit the context.
  • envisage: 'Envisage' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe sculptures directly.
  • explore: 'Explore' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the sculptures themselves.
Correct answer: explore

Explanation: The word 'explore' is used as a verb that indicates the action of investigating or examining the overlap between the real and the artificial. It fits grammatically as it follows the structure of the sentence and aligns with the context of her creative exploration.

Meaning: 'Explore' means to investigate or examine in detail, which is relevant to her artistic process.

Wrong options:

  • high: 'High' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • minute: 'Minute' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot convey the action of examining or investigating.
  • definite: 'Definite' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey an action related to exploration.
  • ambiguous: 'Ambiguous' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • envisage: 'Envisage' is a verb that means to contemplate or visualize, which does not fit the context of actively exploring.

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