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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #48591 Seasonal Influenza
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Seasonal  influenza  is  an  acute  respiratory  infection  caused  by  influenza  viruses  which    in  all  parts  of  the  world.  It  represents  a  year-round  disease  .  It  causes  illnesses  that  range  in  severity  and  sometimes  lead  to  hospitalization  and  death.  Most  people  recover  from  fever  and  other  symptoms  within  a  week  without  requiring  medical  attention.  However,  influenza  can  also  cause    illness  or  death.

severe prevention locate burden occupational circulate

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Correct answer: circulate

Explanation: The verb 'circulate' fits grammatically as it describes the action of influenza viruses moving throughout the world. It is in the present tense, which aligns with the ongoing nature of the viruses' presence globally.

Meaning: 'Circulate' means to move or spread throughout an area or group.

Wrong options:

  • locate: The verb 'locate' means to find or identify the position of something, which does not fit the context of viruses spreading.
  • prevention: 'Prevention' is a noun that refers to the act of stopping something from happening, which does not fit grammatically as a verb in this sentence.
  • occupational: 'Occupational' is an adjective relating to a job or profession, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: burden

Explanation: The noun 'burden' fits contextually as it describes the weight or impact of the disease on society. It aligns with the idea of influenza being a persistent issue that affects many people.

Meaning: 'Burden' refers to a heavy load or responsibility, often implying a negative impact.

Wrong options:

  • severe: 'Severe' is an adjective that describes intensity, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • circulate: 'Circulate' is a verb that does not fit as a noun and does not convey the idea of impact or weight.
  • locate: 'Locate' is a verb that means to find something, which does not fit the context of describing the impact of a disease.
  • prevention: 'Prevention' is a noun that refers to measures taken to stop something from happening, which does not fit the context of describing the disease's impact.
Correct answer: severe

Explanation: The adjective 'severe' fits grammatically as it describes the intensity of the illness caused by influenza. It aligns with the context of discussing the potential seriousness of the disease.

Meaning: 'Severe' means very great; intense, often used to describe something that is serious or extreme.

Wrong options:

  • burden: 'Burden' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the nature of the illness.
  • circulate: 'Circulate' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the severity of the illness.
  • locate: 'Locate' is a verb that means to find something, which does not fit the context of describing the illness.

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