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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50528 Vaccine Drives
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A  year  ago,  vaccine  drives  against  COVID-19  were  just  beginning.  Now,  more  than  4.4  billion  people  have  had  one  or  more    —  about  56%  of  the  world  population.  The  vaccination  of  so  many  in  such  a  short    of  time,  so  soon  after  the    rapid  development  of  the  vaccines,  has  saved  huge  numbers  of  lives  and  is  a    for  science  and  research.

space dispose unparalleled triumph struggle dose duration

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Correct answer: dose

Explanation: The word 'dose' fits grammatically as it is a noun that refers to a specific quantity of vaccine administered. It aligns with the context of discussing vaccinations, where 'dose' is the standard term used to describe the amount of vaccine given to individuals.

Meaning: A 'dose' is a specific amount of a medicine or vaccine that is given at one time.

Wrong options:

  • dispose: The word 'dispose' is a verb meaning to get rid of something, which does not fit the context of vaccination.
  • space: While 'space' is a noun, it does not relate to the quantity of vaccine received and is not appropriate here.
  • duration: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, which does not fit the context of the quantity of vaccine administered.
  • triumph: 'Triumph' is a noun that signifies a great victory or achievement, which does not relate to the quantity of vaccine given.
  • unparalleled: 'Unparalleled' is an adjective meaning unmatched or unequaled, which does not fit as it does not describe a quantity.
  • struggle: 'Struggle' is a noun that refers to a fight or effort, which does not relate to the context of vaccine doses.
Correct answer: space

Explanation: The term 'space' is used here as a noun to indicate a period or interval of time. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the short duration in which the vaccinations occurred.

Meaning: 'Space' in this context refers to a period of time or interval.

Wrong options:

  • dose: 'Dose' is a noun referring to a quantity of vaccine, which does not fit the context of time.
  • duration: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, which is similar but does not fit the phrasing of 'short space of time.'
  • triumph: 'Triumph' is a noun that signifies a great victory or achievement, which does not relate to the concept of time.
  • unparalleled: 'Unparalleled' is an adjective meaning unmatched or unequaled, which does not fit as it does not describe a time interval.
  • struggle: 'Struggle' is a noun that refers to a fight or effort, which does not relate to the context of time.
Correct answer: unparalleled

Explanation: The word 'unparalleled' is an adjective that describes the rapid development of vaccines as being unmatched or without equal. This fits both grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of the vaccine development process.

Meaning: 'Unparalleled' means having no equal or match; unique in its quality or achievement.

Wrong options:

  • dose: 'Dose' is a noun referring to a quantity of vaccine, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of development.
  • space: 'Space' refers to a period of time, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of development.
  • duration: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of development.
  • triumph: 'Triumph' is a noun that signifies a great victory or achievement, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of development.
  • struggle: 'Struggle' is a noun that refers to a fight or effort, which does not relate to the context of development.
Correct answer: triumph

Explanation: The term 'triumph' is a noun that signifies a great victory or achievement. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the successful outcome of the vaccination efforts and the scientific achievement involved.

Meaning: A 'triumph' is a significant victory or achievement, especially after a struggle or effort.

Wrong options:

  • dose: 'Dose' is a noun referring to a quantity of vaccine, which does not fit as it does not describe an achievement.
  • space: 'Space' refers to a period of time, which does not fit as it does not describe an achievement.
  • duration: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, which does not fit as it does not describe an achievement.
  • unparalleled: 'Unparalleled' is an adjective meaning unmatched or unequaled, which does not fit as it does not describe an achievement.
  • struggle: 'Struggle' is a noun that refers to a fight or effort, which does not relate to the context of a successful outcome.

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