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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #48015 Herbs
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Although  they  may  be  nutritious  in  their  own  ,  most  herbs  are  too  strong  tasting  to  be  eaten  in  large  .  However,  these  plants  provide  a  very  useful  service  by    the  flavor  of  other  foods.  Many  people  are  great  fans  of  the  use  of  herbs,  and  they  may  grow  a  diversity  of  these  plants  in  their  own  herb  gardens,  to    a  fresh  supply  of  these  flavorful  and  aromatic  plants.

assure right tactic quantities ensure possessions enhancing

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Correct answer: right

Explanation: The word 'right' fits grammatically as it serves as a noun referring to the correct or appropriate way of considering the nutritional value of herbs. It aligns with the context of discussing the positive attributes of herbs, indicating that they can be nutritious in their own way.

Meaning: In this context, 'right' refers to the correct or appropriate manner in which something is considered or valued.

Wrong options:

  • possessions: 'Possessions' is a noun that refers to items owned, which does not fit the context of discussing nutrition.
  • quantities: 'Quantities' is a noun referring to amounts, which does not relate to the idea of being nutritious in a specific manner.
  • tactic: 'Tactic' is a noun that refers to a strategy or method, which is unrelated to the nutritional aspect of herbs.
  • enhancing: 'Enhancing' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a state of being or manner of nutrition.
  • ensure: 'Ensure' is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit the context of describing nutrition.
  • assure: 'Assure' is a verb that means to promise or guarantee, which does not relate to the nutritional value of herbs.
Correct answer: quantities

Explanation: The term 'quantities' is a noun that refers to amounts or measures of something. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the amount of herbs that can be consumed, which is relevant to the discussion about their strong taste.

Meaning: 'Quantities' refers to the amounts or measures of something, in this case, the amount of herbs that can be eaten.

Wrong options:

  • right: 'Right' is an adjective or noun that does not refer to amounts, making it unsuitable in this context.
  • possessions: 'Possessions' refers to items owned, which does not relate to the amount of herbs consumed.
  • tactic: 'Tactic' is a noun that refers to a strategy, which does not fit the context of discussing amounts of herbs.
  • enhancing: 'Enhancing' is a verb that does not relate to the concept of quantity and is therefore incorrect here.
  • ensure: 'Ensure' is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit as it does not describe an amount.
  • assure: 'Assure' is a verb that means to promise, which does not relate to the concept of quantity.
Correct answer: enhancing

Explanation: The word 'enhancing' is a gerund that functions as a noun in this context, referring to the action of improving or augmenting the flavor of other foods. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the role of herbs in cooking.

Meaning: 'Enhancing' refers to the act of improving or augmenting something, in this case, the flavor of foods.

Wrong options:

  • right: 'Right' does not fit as it does not describe an action related to flavor improvement.
  • possessions: 'Possessions' refers to items owned, which is unrelated to the action of improving flavor.
  • quantities: 'Quantities' refers to amounts, which does not fit the context of describing an action.
  • tactic: 'Tactic' refers to a strategy, which does not relate to the action of enhancing flavor.
  • ensure: 'Ensure' is a verb that means to make certain, which does not fit as it does not describe an action related to flavor.
  • assure: 'Assure' is a verb that means to promise, which does not relate to the action of enhancing flavor.
Correct answer: ensure

Explanation: The word 'ensure' is a verb that means to make certain or guarantee. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the action of guaranteeing a fresh supply of herbs, which aligns with the intent of growing them in gardens.

Meaning: 'Ensure' means to make certain that something will happen, in this case, having a fresh supply of herbs.

Wrong options:

  • right: 'Right' does not fit as it does not convey an action related to guaranteeing a supply.
  • possessions: 'Possessions' refers to items owned, which does not relate to the action of guaranteeing a supply.
  • quantities: 'Quantities' refers to amounts, which does not fit the context of guaranteeing a supply.
  • tactic: 'Tactic' refers to a strategy, which does not relate to the action of ensuring a supply.
  • enhancing: 'Enhancing' is a verb that refers to improving, which does not fit the context of guaranteeing a supply.
  • assure: 'Assure' is a verb that means to promise, which is similar but does not convey the same sense of making certain as 'ensure' does.

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