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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #47912 Music Tastes
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Surveys  have  revealed  that  globally,  people's  music  preferences    commonalities,  with  pop  and  rock  leading  as  favored  genres.  However,  individual  tastes  differ  significantly  and  are  influenced  by  a  variety  of  .  Adolescents  may  have  strong  preferences  for  particular  genres  or  artists  but  may  not  express  them,  as  societal  trends  and  peer  pressure  can  shape  or    musical  tastes.  Young  people  might  be  hesitant  to  reveal  a    for  genres  outside  of  those  endorsed  by  their  social  .

fondness documents suppress dependence decide factors circle share

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Correct answer: share

Explanation: The verb 'share' fits grammatically as it agrees with the plural subject 'people's music preferences.' It indicates that there are commonalities among the preferences, aligning with the context of discussing music tastes.

Meaning: 'Share' means to have something in common with others, in this case, music preferences.

Wrong options:

  • documents: 'Documents' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • decide: 'Decide' is a verb that implies making a choice, which does not align with the context of expressing commonalities in preferences.
  • factors: 'Factors' is a noun and does not fit as a verb, failing to convey the action of sharing.
  • dependence: 'Dependence' is a noun that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not relate to the action of sharing preferences.
  • fondness: 'Fondness' is a noun that does not fit as a verb and does not convey the action of sharing.
Correct answer: factors

Explanation: The noun 'factors' fits contextually as it refers to the various influences on individual music preferences. It is plural, which aligns with the idea of multiple influences.

Meaning: 'Factors' are elements or influences that contribute to a particular outcome, in this case, music preferences.

Wrong options:

  • share: 'Share' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • documents: 'Documents' is a noun that does not relate to the influences on music preferences.
  • decide: 'Decide' is a verb that does not fit as a noun and does not relate to the context of influences.
  • dependence: 'Dependence' is a noun that does not fit the context of discussing influences on preferences.
  • fondness: 'Fondness' is a noun that describes a liking but does not refer to the influences affecting preferences.
Correct answer: suppress

Explanation: The verb 'suppress' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the action of holding back or restraining musical tastes, which aligns with the influence of societal trends and peer pressure.

Meaning: 'Suppress' means to prevent something from being expressed or revealed, in this case, musical tastes.

Wrong options:

  • share: 'Share' is a verb that does not fit in the context of restraining or holding back preferences.
  • documents: 'Documents' is a noun that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it cannot convey the action of suppressing.
  • decide: 'Decide' is a verb that implies making a choice, which does not relate to the context of suppressing tastes.
  • factors: 'Factors' is a noun and does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • fondness: 'Fondness' is a noun that does not convey the action of suppressing musical tastes.
Correct answer: fondness

Explanation: The noun 'fondness' fits contextually as it refers to a liking or preference for certain genres. It aligns with the idea of young people having preferences that they may not express.

Meaning: 'Fondness' means a strong liking or affection for something, in this case, music genres.

Wrong options:

  • share: 'Share' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • documents: 'Documents' is a noun that does not relate to the context of expressing a liking for music.
  • decide: 'Decide' is a verb that does not fit as a noun and does not relate to preferences.
  • factors: 'Factors' is a noun that does not fit the context of expressing a liking or preference.
  • suppress: 'Suppress' is a verb that does not fit as a noun and does not convey the idea of liking.
Correct answer: circle

Explanation: The noun 'circle' fits contextually as it refers to a group of people, which aligns with the idea of social influences on musical preferences. It is also grammatically correct as it is pluralized in the context of 'social circles.'

Meaning: 'Circle' refers to a group of people who share common interests or social connections.

Wrong options:

  • share: 'Share' is a verb and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • documents: 'Documents' is a noun that does not relate to the context of social groups.
  • decide: 'Decide' is a verb that does not fit as a noun and does not relate to social influences.
  • factors: 'Factors' is a noun that does not fit the context of describing a social group.
  • fondness: 'Fondness' is a noun that describes a liking but does not refer to a group of people.

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