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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #48073 Lower Stress Levels
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The  lower  stress  levels  that  people  experience  in  nature  can    physical  health,  in    by  lowering  blood  pressure.  Outside,  people  also  may  be  more  likely  to    with  neighbors.  Those    can  help  people  feel  less  lonely  and  generally  happier.  They  also  may  lead  to  more  exercise  when  someone    up  a  game  of  tag  or  frisbee  --  or  maybe  suggests  a  bike  ride.

part connections galvanize improve socialize take starts terms

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Correct answer: improve

Explanation: The verb 'improve' fits grammatically as it is in the base form, which is appropriate following 'can.' Contextually, it aligns with the idea that lower stress levels enhance physical health.

Meaning: To make something better or enhance its quality.

Wrong options:

  • take: The verb 'take' does not fit the context of enhancing health and is not a suitable action in this sentence.
  • terms: The noun 'terms' does not relate to the action of enhancing health and does not fit grammatically.
  • socialize: The verb 'socialize' does not fit as it does not convey the idea of improving health.
  • galvanize: The verb 'galvanize' means to stimulate or excite, which does not directly relate to the improvement of health in this context.
  • connections: The noun 'connections' does not fit as it does not convey an action related to health improvement.
  • part: The noun 'part' does not fit grammatically as it does not represent an action.
Correct answer: part

Explanation: The word 'part' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates a portion of something. Contextually, it refers to the aspect of health that is improved by lower blood pressure.

Meaning: A portion or segment of a whole.

Wrong options:

  • take: The verb 'take' does not fit as it does not refer to a portion or segment.
  • improve: The verb 'improve' does not fit as it does not denote a part of something.
  • socialize: The verb 'socialize' does not relate to the concept of a part or portion.
  • galvanize: The verb 'galvanize' does not fit as it does not indicate a segment or portion.
  • connections: The noun 'connections' does not refer to a part of health improvement and is not appropriate here.
  • terms: The noun 'terms' does not fit as it does not indicate a portion.
Correct answer: socialize

Explanation: The verb 'socialize' fits grammatically as it follows 'to' and indicates an action. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of interacting with neighbors.

Meaning: To engage in social activities or interact with others.

Wrong options:

  • take: The verb 'take' does not fit as it does not convey the action of interacting socially.
  • part: The noun 'part' does not fit as it does not indicate an action.
  • improve: The verb 'improve' does not relate to the action of social interaction.
  • galvanize: The verb 'galvanize' does not fit as it does not convey social interaction.
  • connections: The noun 'connections' does not fit as it does not represent an action.
  • terms: The noun 'terms' does not fit as it does not indicate an action.
Correct answer: connections

Explanation: The noun 'connections' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the following clause. Contextually, it refers to the relationships formed through socializing.

Meaning: Relationships or associations with others.

Wrong options:

  • take: The verb 'take' does not fit as it does not refer to relationships or associations.
  • improve: The verb 'improve' does not fit as it does not denote relationships.
  • socialize: The verb 'socialize' does not fit as it does not refer to the relationships formed.
  • galvanize: The verb 'galvanize' does not fit as it does not relate to relationships.
  • part: The noun 'part' does not fit as it does not refer to connections or relationships.
  • terms: The noun 'terms' does not fit as it does not relate to relationships.
Correct answer: starts

Explanation: The verb 'starts' fits grammatically as it is in the base form following 'someone.' Contextually, it indicates the initiation of an activity, such as a game.

Meaning: To begin or commence an action.

Wrong options:

  • take: The verb 'take' does not fit as it does not indicate the initiation of an activity.
  • part: The noun 'part' does not fit as it does not denote an action.
  • improve: The verb 'improve' does not fit as it does not indicate the beginning of an activity.
  • galvanize: The verb 'galvanize' does not fit as it does not convey the initiation of a game.
  • connections: The noun 'connections' does not fit as it does not represent an action.
  • socialize: The verb 'socialize' does not fit as it does not indicate the initiation of an activity.

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