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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #48059 Moscow Princes
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Moscow  has  generally  been  considered  fortunate  in  its  princes.  Sheer  luck    an  important  part  of  the  picture.  For  several  generations,  the  princes  of  Moscow  had  the    of  male  succession  without  interruption  or  .  In  ,  for  a  long  time  the  sons  of  the  princes  of  Moscow  were  lucky  not  to  have  uncles  competing  for  the  Muscovite  seat.

consisted advantage conflict summary constituted particular outage

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Correct answer: constituted

Explanation: The word 'constituted' fits grammatically as it is the past tense of 'constitute,' which aligns with the context of describing how sheer luck played a significant role in the situation. It indicates that luck was a fundamental part of the overall scenario being discussed.

Meaning: 'Constituted' means to make up or form something, in this case, indicating that luck formed an important part of the picture.

Wrong options:

  • particular: 'Particular' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • consisted: 'Consisted' is also a verb but implies a composition of elements, which does not align with the intended meaning of luck being a part of the picture.
  • summary: 'Summary' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • outage: 'Outage' is a noun referring to a period when something is not functioning, which is unrelated to the context of luck.
Correct answer: advantage

Explanation: The term 'advantage' is a noun that fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the beneficial position of the princes of Moscow regarding male succession. It indicates a favorable condition that contributed to their stability.

Meaning: 'Advantage' refers to a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.

Wrong options:

  • particular: 'Particular' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot describe a condition or circumstance in this context.
  • conflict: 'Conflict' is a noun that implies a struggle or disagreement, which does not describe a beneficial position.
  • constituted: 'Constituted' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a condition or circumstance.
  • summary: 'Summary' is a noun that does not relate to the context of succession and does not fit grammatically.
  • outage: 'Outage' is a noun referring to a disruption, which does not describe a beneficial position.
Correct answer: conflict

Explanation: The word 'conflict' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a struggle or disagreement. In this context, it indicates the absence of disputes or rivalries during the succession of princes, which is crucial to understanding the stability of their rule.

Meaning: 'Conflict' refers to a serious disagreement or argument, which in this case, highlights the lack of such issues in the succession process.

Wrong options:

  • particular: 'Particular' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot describe a situation of struggle or disagreement.
  • advantage: 'Advantage' is a noun that describes a beneficial position, which does not fit the context of describing a lack of disputes.
  • constituted: 'Constituted' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a situation of struggle or disagreement.
  • summary: 'Summary' is a noun that does not relate to the context of succession and does not fit grammatically.
  • outage: 'Outage' is a noun referring to a disruption, which does not describe a struggle or disagreement.
Correct answer: conflict

Explanation: The term 'conflict' is used here to indicate the absence of competition among the princes' sons. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the lack of rivalries that could disrupt the succession process.

Meaning: 'Conflict' refers to a serious disagreement or competition, which in this context, emphasizes the fortunate situation of the princes' sons not facing such challenges.

Wrong options:

  • particular: 'Particular' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot describe a situation of struggle or disagreement.
  • advantage: 'Advantage' is a noun that describes a beneficial position, which does not fit the context of describing a lack of competition.
  • constituted: 'Constituted' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a situation of struggle or disagreement.
  • summary: 'Summary' is a noun that does not relate to the context of succession and does not fit grammatically.
  • outage: 'Outage' is a noun referring to a disruption, which does not describe a struggle or disagreement.

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