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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50473 Feeding Animals
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Throughout  history  across  many  cultures,  sometimes  with  no    reason,  humans  have  fed  animals  of  every  imaginable  stripe  in  every  imaginable  way.  Some  researchers  think  the    to  give  food  to  other  animals  may  drive    as  much  as  the  human  desire  to  eat  them  does.  But  the  fact  is,  almost  nothing  about  humans  feeding  animals  is  fully  understood.

domestication movement apparent desire technology sufficient

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Correct answer: apparent

Explanation: The word 'apparent' fits grammatically as it describes the noun 'reason' and indicates that the reason is not clear or obvious. This aligns with the context of discussing the unclear motivations behind humans feeding animals.

Meaning: 'Apparent' means something that is clearly visible or understood, but in this context, it implies a lack of clarity.

Wrong options:

  • sufficient: The word 'sufficient' means adequate or enough, which does not fit the context of describing a reason that is unclear.
  • technology: 'Technology' refers to tools or methods used to solve problems, which does not relate to the concept of a reason for feeding animals.
  • movement: 'Movement' refers to the act of changing physical location or position, which does not pertain to the idea of a reason.
  • desire: 'Desire' refers to a strong feeling of wanting something, which does not fit as it does not describe the clarity of a reason.
  • domestication: 'Domestication' refers to the process of taming animals for human use, which does not relate to the clarity of a reason.
Correct answer: desire

Explanation: The term 'desire' fits grammatically as it serves as a noun that describes the motivation behind the action of giving food to animals. This aligns with the context of discussing human motivations.

Meaning: 'Desire' refers to a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something.

Wrong options:

  • domestication: 'Domestication' refers to the process of taming animals, which does not fit as it does not describe a motivation or feeling.
  • technology: 'Technology' refers to tools or methods, which does not relate to the emotional aspect of wanting to feed animals.
  • movement: 'Movement' refers to physical motion, which does not pertain to the emotional or motivational context of feeding animals.
  • sufficient: 'Sufficient' means adequate or enough, which does not fit as it does not describe a feeling or motivation.
Correct answer: domestication

Explanation: The word 'domestication' fits grammatically as it serves as a noun that describes the process being driven by the desire to feed animals. This aligns with the context of discussing the relationship between humans and animals.

Meaning: 'Domestication' refers to the process of adapting wild animals for human use, such as companionship or labor.

Wrong options:

  • desire: 'Desire' is a noun that describes a feeling, but it does not fit in this context as it does not describe a process.
  • technology: 'Technology' refers to tools or methods, which does not relate to the process of taming or adapting animals.
  • movement: 'Movement' refers to physical motion, which does not pertain to the process of domestication.
  • sufficient: 'Sufficient' means adequate or enough, which does not fit as it does not describe a process related to animals.

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