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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #48581 Social Exchange Theory
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Social  exchange  theory  suggests  that  people  try  to    rewards  and  minimize  costs  in  social  relationships.  Each  person  entering  the  marriage  market  comes    with  assets  and  liabilities  or  a  certain  amount  of  social  currency  with  which  to  attract  a  prospective  mate.  For  some  people,  assets  might  include  earning    and  status,  while  for  others,  assets  might  include  physical  attractiveness  and  youth.

equipped relate completed maximize potential management

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Correct answer: maximize

Explanation: The verb 'maximize' fits grammatically as it is in the base form, which is appropriate following 'try to.' Contextually, it aligns with the idea of increasing rewards in social relationships, making it a logical choice.

Meaning: 'Maximize' means to make as large or great as possible.

Wrong options:

  • completed: The word 'completed' is the past participle of 'complete,' which does not fit the grammatical structure required after 'try to.'
  • management: 'Management' is a noun that does not fit the verb structure needed in this context.
  • potential: 'Potential' is a noun that does not fit grammatically after 'try to.'
  • relate: 'Relate' is a verb but does not convey the intended meaning of increasing rewards in this context.
  • equipped: 'Equipped' is the past participle form of 'equip,' which does not fit the verb structure required after 'try to.'
Correct answer: equipped

Explanation: The word 'equipped' is the past participle that describes how each person comes into the marriage market, fitting grammatically and contextually as it indicates they are prepared with certain assets and liabilities.

Meaning: 'Equipped' means having the necessary tools or resources for a particular purpose.

Wrong options:

  • maximize: 'Maximize' is a verb that does not fit the context of describing how someone enters the marriage market.
  • completed: 'Completed' is a past participle that does not fit the context of preparation or readiness.
  • management: 'Management' is a noun that does not describe a state of being prepared or equipped.
  • potential: 'Potential' is a noun that does not describe the state of being ready or equipped for the marriage market.
  • relate: 'Relate' is a verb that does not convey the idea of being prepared with assets.
Correct answer: potential

Explanation: The word 'potential' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the capacity for future earnings, aligning with the context of discussing assets in social relationships.

Meaning: 'Potential' refers to the inherent ability or capacity for growth or development, particularly in terms of future earnings.

Wrong options:

  • maximize: 'Maximize' is a verb that does not fit the context of describing a type of asset.
  • completed: 'Completed' is a past participle that does not relate to the concept of earnings or assets.
  • management: 'Management' is a noun that does not fit the context of describing a type of earning or asset.
  • equipped: 'Equipped' is a past participle that does not describe a type of earning or asset.
  • relate: 'Relate' is a verb that does not fit the context of describing earnings.

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