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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #48039 Seasons
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Day  and  night  provide  the  basic    of  human  existence.  The  seasons    the  migration  of  animals  upon  which  humans  have  depended  for  millennia  for  survival.  With  the  invention  of  agriculture,  the  seasons  became  even  more  crucial,  for    to  recognize  the  proper  time  for  planting  could  lead  to  starvation.

determine invent failure rhythm loss stimulus

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Correct answer: rhythm

Explanation: The word 'rhythm' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a regular pattern, which is relevant to the context of day and night providing a fundamental aspect of human existence. It aligns with the idea of a cyclical nature of life.

Meaning: 'Rhythm' refers to a regular, repeated pattern or flow, particularly in time.

Wrong options:

  • invent: 'Invent' is a verb meaning to create something new, which does not fit as it does not describe a basic aspect of existence.
  • failure: 'Failure' is a noun that refers to a lack of success, which does not relate to the concept of a basic pattern of existence.
  • stimulus: 'Stimulus' is a noun that refers to something that incites action or response, which does not fit the context of a basic aspect of existence.
  • determine: 'Determine' is a verb that means to establish or decide, which does not fit as it does not describe a fundamental aspect of existence.
  • loss: 'Loss' is a noun that refers to the state of losing something, which does not align with the idea of a basic pattern.
Correct answer: determine

Explanation: The verb 'determine' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of deciding or establishing something, which is contextually appropriate as the seasons influence animal migration.

Meaning: 'Determine' means to establish or decide something, particularly in relation to the influence of seasons on migration.

Wrong options:

  • invent: 'Invent' is a verb that means to create something new, which does not fit the context of seasons affecting migration.
  • rhythm: 'Rhythm' is a noun that describes a pattern, which does not convey the action of influencing or deciding.
  • failure: 'Failure' is a noun that refers to a lack of success, which does not fit the context of seasonal influence on migration.
  • stimulus: 'Stimulus' is a noun that refers to something that incites action, which does not accurately describe the role of seasons in migration.
  • loss: 'Loss' is a noun that refers to the state of losing something, which does not relate to the action of determining migration.
Correct answer: failure

Explanation: The word 'failure' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates a lack of success, which is contextually relevant as it describes the consequence of not recognizing the proper planting time.

Meaning: 'Failure' refers to the lack of success in achieving something, in this case, recognizing the right time for planting.

Wrong options:

  • invent: 'Invent' is a verb that means to create something new, which does not fit as it does not describe a lack of success in recognizing time.
  • rhythm: 'Rhythm' is a noun that describes a pattern, which does not convey the idea of a lack of success in timing.
  • stimulus: 'Stimulus' is a noun that refers to something that incites action, which does not relate to the concept of failing to recognize timing.
  • determine: 'Determine' is a verb that means to establish or decide, which does not fit as it does not describe a lack of success.
  • loss: 'Loss' is a noun that refers to the state of losing something, which does not accurately describe the failure to recognize timing.

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