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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #47959 Fossil Fuel
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In  an  era  where  our  dependence  on  fossil  fuels  threatens  the  very  planet  we  ,  green  energy  initiatives  have  sprung  up  worldwide.  Governments  across  the  globe  have    stringent  criteria  and  certification  processes  for  producers  of  green  energy.  These  standards,  recognized  by  international  environmental  organizations,    that  renewable  energy  sources  are    in  an  eco-friendly  manner.

harnessed compose inhabit ensure cooperated access established

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Correct answer: inhabit

Explanation: The word 'inhabit' is a verb that means to live in or occupy a place. In this context, it fits grammatically as it describes the action of living on the planet, which is the subject of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Inhabit' means to live in or occupy a space, referring to the relationship between humans and the planet.

Wrong options:

  • established: 'Established' is a verb that means to set up or create something, which does not fit the context of living on the planet.
  • cooperated: 'Cooperated' is a verb that means to work together, which does not relate to the action of living on the planet.
  • ensure: 'Ensure' is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit as it does not describe living on the planet.
  • access: 'Access' is a noun or verb that refers to the ability to enter or use something, which does not relate to the action of living.
  • compose: 'Compose' is a verb that means to make up or form, which does not fit the context of inhabiting the planet.
  • harnessed: 'Harnessed' is a verb that means to control and make use of something, which does not relate to the action of living.
Correct answer: established

Explanation: The term 'established' is a verb that means to set up or create something. It fits grammatically as it describes the action taken by governments to create criteria and processes for green energy producers.

Meaning: 'Established' means to set up or create something, in this case, criteria and processes for green energy.

Wrong options:

  • cooperated: 'Cooperated' is a verb that means to work together, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of setting up criteria.
  • inhabit: 'Inhabit' is a verb that refers to living in a place, which does not relate to the action of creating criteria.
  • ensure: 'Ensure' is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of establishing criteria.
  • access: 'Access' is a noun or verb that refers to the ability to enter or use something, which does not relate to the action of establishing.
  • compose: 'Compose' is a verb that means to make up or form, which does not fit the context of establishing criteria.
  • harnessed: 'Harnessed' is a verb that means to control and make use of something, which does not relate to the action of establishing.
Correct answer: ensure

Explanation: The word 'ensure' is a verb that means to make certain that something will happen. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the role of standards in guaranteeing the proper use of renewable energy sources.

Meaning: 'Ensure' means to make certain that something occurs, in this case, the proper use of renewable energy sources.

Wrong options:

  • established: 'Established' is a verb that means to set up or create something, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of guaranteeing.
  • cooperated: 'Cooperated' is a verb that means to work together, which does not relate to the action of ensuring proper use.
  • inhabit: 'Inhabit' is a verb that refers to living in a place, which does not fit the context of guaranteeing energy use.
  • access: 'Access' is a noun or verb that refers to the ability to enter or use something, which does not relate to the action of ensuring.
  • compose: 'Compose' is a verb that means to make up or form, which does not fit the context of ensuring proper use.
  • harnessed: 'Harnessed' is a verb that means to control and make use of something, which does not relate to the action of ensuring.
Correct answer: harnessed

Explanation: The term 'harnessed' is a verb that means to control and make use of something effectively. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how renewable energy sources should be utilized in an eco-friendly manner.

Meaning: 'Harnessed' means to control and make effective use of something, in this case, renewable energy sources.

Wrong options:

  • established: 'Established' is a verb that means to set up or create something, which does not fit the context of utilizing energy sources.
  • cooperated: 'Cooperated' is a verb that means to work together, which does not relate to the action of utilizing energy sources.
  • inhabit: 'Inhabit' is a verb that refers to living in a place, which does not fit the context of utilizing energy sources.
  • ensure: 'Ensure' is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of utilizing energy sources.
  • access: 'Access' is a noun or verb that refers to the ability to enter or use something, which does not relate to the action of harnessing energy.
  • compose: 'Compose' is a verb that means to make up or form, which does not fit the context of utilizing energy sources.

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