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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50337 Pop Art
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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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Pop  art  was  a  cultural  movement  that  began  in  the  mid-20th  century,    to  everyday  life  as  a  source  of  inspiration.  American  artists  often  used    subjects  from  their  surroundings,  such  as  beer  bottles,  clothing,  comic  strips,  and  advertisements,  to    bold  and  striking  artworks.  In  the  United  Kingdom,  however,  pop  art  drew  heavily  from    found  in  magazines,  as    as  archives  and  mass  media  culture.  Together,  these  approaches  made  pop  art  one  of  the  most  accessible  and  influential  movements  in  modern  art.

create well turning similar imagery contributing familiar display

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Correct answer: turning

Explanation: The word 'turning' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it describes the action of the cultural movement in relation to everyday life. It indicates a shift or focus towards something, which is appropriate in this context.

Meaning: 'Turning' refers to the act of changing direction or focus towards something, in this case, everyday life.

Wrong options:

  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that implies giving or adding to something, which does not fit the context of a movement focusing on inspiration.
  • create: 'Create' is a verb that does not fit grammatically in this sentence structure, as it does not describe the action of the movement.
  • display: 'Display' is a verb that suggests showing something, which does not align with the intended meaning of focusing on inspiration.
Correct answer: familiar

Explanation: The adjective 'familiar' describes subjects that are well-known or easily recognized, fitting grammatically and contextually as it modifies 'subjects' in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Familiar' means well-known or easily recognized, indicating that the subjects are common in the artists' surroundings.

Wrong options:

  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that does not appropriately describe the nature of the subjects being used by artists.
  • similar: 'Similar' is an adjective that implies likeness but does not convey the idea of being well-known or recognizable, which is essential here.
  • imagery: 'Imagery' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify 'subjects' and changes the meaning of the sentence.
Correct answer: create

Explanation: The verb 'create' fits grammatically as it describes the action that artists take with the subjects they use. It aligns with the context of producing artworks.

Meaning: 'Create' means to bring something into existence, in this case, bold and striking artworks.

Wrong options:

  • contributing: 'Contributing' does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the action of making art, but rather implies adding to something.
  • display: 'Display' suggests showing rather than making, which does not align with the intended meaning of producing artworks.
Correct answer: imagery

Explanation: The noun 'imagery' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'from,' indicating the source of inspiration for pop art in the UK.

Meaning: 'Imagery' refers to visual representations or images, particularly those found in magazines.

Wrong options:

  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun and does not indicate a source of inspiration.
  • well: 'Well' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a noun or object in this context.
Correct answer: well

Explanation: The adverb 'well' fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'drew,' indicating the manner in which pop art drew from various sources. It is appropriate in this context to show the extent of influence.

Meaning: 'Well' means in a good or satisfactory manner, indicating that pop art drew effectively from archives and media culture.

Wrong options:

  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the manner of drawing from sources.
  • similar: 'Similar' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify the verb 'drew' and does not convey the intended meaning.

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