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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50480 Spending Time
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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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It’s  no  secret  that  spending  time  in  nature  is  good  for  your  mind.  Studies  show  that  even  a    through  a  city  park  decreases  stress,    concentration  and  improves  long-term  mental  health  .  One  report  found  that  just  being  near  bird  song  improved  mental  well-being.

break stroll outcomes sharpens unification

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Correct answer: stroll

Explanation: The word 'stroll' is a noun that refers to a leisurely walk, which fits the context of spending time in nature. It aligns grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause, indicating the action that contributes to mental well-being.

Meaning: 'Stroll' means a slow, relaxed walk, often taken for enjoyment.

Wrong options:

  • break: The word 'break' is a noun that refers to a pause or interruption, which does not fit the context of a leisurely walk in nature.
  • unification: 'Unification' is a noun that refers to the process of being united or made into a whole, which does not relate to the act of walking in nature.
  • sharpens: 'Sharpens' is a verb that means to make or become sharper, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • outcomes: 'Outcomes' is a noun that refers to results or consequences, which does not fit as an action related to walking.
Correct answer: sharpens

Explanation: The verb 'sharpens' indicates an action that enhances concentration, fitting grammatically as it follows the structure of the sentence where actions are listed. It aligns with the context of improving mental faculties through nature exposure.

Meaning: 'Sharpens' means to make something sharper or more acute, in this case, referring to enhancing concentration.

Wrong options:

  • break: 'Break' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action related to concentration.
  • unification: 'Unification' is a noun that does not convey an action and is irrelevant in the context of improving concentration.
  • stroll: 'Stroll' is a noun that refers to a leisurely walk, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • outcomes: 'Outcomes' is a noun that refers to results, which does not fit as an action related to concentration.
Correct answer: outcomes

Explanation: The word 'outcomes' is a noun that refers to the results of improved mental health, fitting grammatically as it serves as the object of the sentence. It aligns with the context of discussing the benefits of spending time in nature.

Meaning: 'Outcomes' refers to the results or effects of a particular situation or action, in this case, the benefits of mental health.

Wrong options:

  • break: 'Break' is a noun that refers to a pause or interruption, which does not fit as a result of mental health improvement.
  • unification: 'Unification' is a noun that refers to the process of becoming united, which does not relate to the results of mental health.
  • stroll: 'Stroll' is a noun that refers to a leisurely walk, which does not fit as a result in this context.
  • sharpens: 'Sharpens' is a verb that indicates an action, which does not fit as a noun representing outcomes.

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