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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50493 Full Moon
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The  Hunter's  full  moon  is  the  first  full  moon  after  the  autumnal  equinox,  which  marks  the    of  the  colder  months  in  the  Northern  Hemisphere.  At  higher  latitudes  in  the  Northern  Hemisphere,  the  moon  therefore    larger  than  the  full  moons  of  the  summer  months,  as  it    relatively  low  above  the  horizon.  Its  orange  color  was  also  more  vivid  than  usual  due  to  the  light-scattering  effect  of  Earth's  atmosphere.

appeared lingered triggered arrival transformed terminal

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Correct answer: arrival

Explanation: The word 'arrival' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates the onset of the colder months, aligning with the context of seasonal change. It serves as the subject of the phrase, making it a suitable choice.

Meaning: 'Arrival' refers to the act of coming to a place or the beginning of a period, in this case, the colder months.

Wrong options:

  • transformed: Transformed is a verb that implies a change in form or appearance, which does not fit as it does not indicate the onset of a season.
  • terminal: Terminal is an adjective that refers to the end of something, which does not appropriately describe the beginning of the colder months.
  • triggered: Triggered is a verb that suggests causing something to happen, which does not fit the context of marking the start of a season.
  • linger: Linger is a verb that means to stay in a place longer than necessary, which does not fit as it does not denote the start of a period.
  • arrival: This is the correct answer.
Correct answer: appeared

Explanation: The verb 'appeared' is in the past tense, which matches the context of the sentence describing a past observation of the moon's size. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how the moon was perceived.

Meaning: 'Appeared' means to become visible or to be seen, in this case, referring to the moon's size.

Wrong options:

  • transformed: Transformed is a verb that implies a change in form, which does not fit the context of describing the moon's visibility.
  • linger: Linger is a verb that means to stay longer than necessary, which does not relate to the moon's appearance in this context.
  • triggered: Triggered is a verb that suggests causing something to happen, which does not fit the context of the moon's visibility.
  • arrival: This is the correct answer.
Correct answer: lingered

Explanation: The verb 'lingered' fits grammatically as it describes the moon's position in the sky, indicating that it remained low for an extended period. This aligns with the context of the moon's visibility during the colder months.

Meaning: 'Lingered' means to stay in a place longer than necessary, in this case, referring to the moon's position above the horizon.

Wrong options:

  • transformed: Transformed is a verb that implies a change in form, which does not fit the context of the moon's position.
  • appeared: Appeared is a verb that describes visibility but does not convey the idea of remaining in a position, which is essential here.
  • triggered: Triggered is a verb that suggests causing something to happen, which does not relate to the moon's position in the sky.
  • arrival: This is the correct answer.

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