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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #50330 Business Emission
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An  American  retail  giant  is  set  to  ask  its  suppliers  to  measure  and  report  their  greenhouse  gas  emissions.  There  is  a  need  to    business  emission.  The    of  emission  can  be  used  to  test  which  company  causes  climate  change,  and    the  government  campaigners  and  environmental  .

disclose data invigilators dismiss quota dislike conflate

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Correct answer: disclose

Explanation: The verb 'disclose' fits grammatically as it is in the correct form to indicate the action of revealing or making known the business emissions. It aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the need for transparency regarding emissions.

Meaning: 'Disclose' means to make something known or to reveal information that was previously hidden.

Wrong options:

  • conflate: The verb 'conflate' means to combine two or more things into one, which does not fit the context of revealing emissions.
  • dislike: The verb 'dislike' expresses a feeling of aversion, which is irrelevant to the context of reporting emissions.
  • dismiss: The verb 'dismiss' means to reject or disregard something, which contradicts the need to report emissions.
  • data: The noun 'data' refers to information, but it does not fit grammatically as an action word needed in this blank.
  • quota: The noun 'quota' refers to a fixed share or portion, which does not relate to the action of revealing emissions.
Correct answer: data

Explanation: The noun 'data' is appropriate here as it refers to the information collected about emissions. It fits grammatically as a subject that can be used in the context of testing companies' impacts on climate change.

Meaning: 'Data' refers to factual information used for analysis or decision-making.

Wrong options:

  • conflate: The verb 'conflate' does not fit as it refers to combining things rather than representing information about emissions.
  • dislike: The verb 'dislike' is unrelated to the context of emissions and does not represent information.
  • disclose: The verb 'disclose' is an action and does not fit as a noun needed in this blank.
  • quota: The noun 'quota' refers to a limit or share, which does not represent the information about emissions.
Correct answer: conflate

Explanation: The verb 'conflate' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the action of merging or confusing two different entities, in this case, the government campaigners and environmental issues. It aligns with the context of discussing the relationship between these groups.

Meaning: 'Conflate' means to combine or mix different ideas or elements, often leading to confusion.

Wrong options:

  • dislike: The verb 'dislike' expresses a negative feeling and does not relate to the merging of ideas or entities.
  • disclose: The verb 'disclose' means to reveal information, which does not fit the context of merging or confusing entities.
  • data: The noun 'data' refers to information and does not fit as an action word needed in this blank.
  • invigilators: The noun 'invigilators' refers to supervisors, which does not fit the context of merging entities.
Correct answer: invigilators

Explanation: The noun 'invigilators' fits grammatically as it refers to those who supervise or monitor, which is relevant in the context of environmental oversight. It aligns with the idea of individuals or groups responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental standards.

Meaning: 'Invigilators' are individuals who supervise or monitor activities, often in an examination or regulatory context.

Wrong options:

  • conflate: The verb 'conflate' does not fit as it refers to merging ideas rather than identifying a group responsible for oversight.
  • dislike: The verb 'dislike' is unrelated to the context of monitoring or supervision.
  • disclose: The verb 'disclose' refers to revealing information, which does not fit as a noun needed in this blank.
  • data: The noun 'data' refers to information and does not fit as a term for individuals responsible for oversight.
  • quota: The noun 'quota' refers to a limit or share, which does not relate to the role of monitoring emissions.

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