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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50323 Fascination
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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
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A  fascination  with  the  fate  of  those  who  show  great  early  talent  remained  with  me.  Then  in  1981,  I  happened  upon  a  radio  documentary    Hephzibah,  who  died  earlier  that  year.  Produced  and  narrated  for  the  Australian  Broadcasting  Commission’s  The  Coming  Out  Show  by  the  influential  feminist  commentator  and  academic  Eva  Cox  –  who  was,  I  learnt  for  the  first  time,  Hephzibah’s  stepdaughter  –  it    interviews  with  Hephzibah  and  with  those  who  had    her.  I  heard  her  light,  precise  voice  with  its  slightly  Germanic  vowels  and  hint  of  an  American    as  she  spoke  about  things  that  were  important  to  her,  and  I  was  drawn  to  her  warmth,  thoughtfulness  and  humor.

abase known drawl mourned featured commemorating prescribing

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Correct answer: commemorating

Explanation: The word 'commemorating' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it describes the action of the documentary in relation to Hephzibah. It indicates that the documentary is dedicated to remembering her, which aligns with the context of discussing her fate and legacy.

Meaning: 'Commemorating' means to honor or remember someone or something, especially in a formal way.

Wrong options:

  • prescribing: 'Prescribing' is a gerund that means to recommend or order something, which does not fit the context of honoring someone.
  • known: 'Known' is a past participle that does not convey the action of honoring or remembering, making it grammatically incorrect here.
  • mourned: 'Mourned' is a past tense verb that indicates grief, which does not fit as it does not describe the documentary's purpose.
  • abase: 'Abase' means to lower in rank or dignity, which is contrary to the sentiment of honoring someone.
  • featured: 'Featured' is a past tense verb that describes the documentary's content but does not convey the act of honoring Hephzibah.
Correct answer: featured

Explanation: The word 'featured' is a past tense verb that fits grammatically as it describes what the documentary did. It indicates that the documentary included interviews, which is consistent with the context of discussing its content.

Meaning: 'Featured' means to include or present prominently, especially in a show or documentary.

Wrong options:

  • commemorating: 'Commemorating' is a gerund that does not fit here as it does not describe the action of the documentary itself but rather its purpose.
  • known: 'Known' is a past participle that does not convey the action of presenting or including, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • mourned: 'Mourned' is a past tense verb that indicates grief, which does not fit the context of describing the documentary's content.
  • abase: 'Abase' means to lower in rank or dignity, which is not relevant to the action of the documentary.
  • drawl: 'Drawl' is a noun that refers to a manner of speaking and does not fit as a verb describing the documentary's action.
Correct answer: known

Explanation: The word 'known' is a past participle that fits grammatically as it describes the relationship of the people to Hephzibah. It indicates that these individuals had familiarity with her, which aligns with the context of the interviews.

Meaning: 'Known' means to be familiar with someone or something, indicating recognition or acquaintance.

Wrong options:

  • commemorating: 'Commemorating' is a gerund that does not fit here as it does not describe the relationship of the people to Hephzibah.
  • featured: 'Featured' is a past tense verb that describes the documentary's content but does not relate to the familiarity of the interviewees with Hephzibah.
  • mourned: 'Mourned' is a past tense verb that indicates grief, which does not fit the context of describing familiarity with her.
  • abase: 'Abase' means to lower in rank or dignity, which is not relevant to the context of knowing someone.
  • drawl: 'Drawl' is a noun that refers to a manner of speaking and does not fit as a description of familiarity.
Correct answer: drawl

Explanation: The word 'drawl' is a noun that fits grammatically as it describes a specific manner of speaking. It aligns with the context of discussing Hephzibah's voice and how she articulated her thoughts.

Meaning: 'Drawl' refers to a slow, lazy way of speaking, often characterized by prolonged vowel sounds.

Wrong options:

  • commemorating: 'Commemorating' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe a manner of speaking.
  • known: 'Known' is a past participle that does not relate to the manner of speaking and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • mourned: 'Mourned' is a past tense verb that indicates grief, which does not fit the context of describing a voice.
  • abase: 'Abase' means to lower in rank or dignity, which is not relevant to the description of a voice.
  • featured: 'Featured' is a past tense verb that describes the documentary's content and does not fit as a noun describing a manner of speaking.

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