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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #50599 Go Shopping
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So  what  principles  should  you    when  you  go  out  shopping?  If  you  keep  your  home,  your  car  or  any  valuable    in  excellent  condition,  you'll  be  saving  money  in  the  long  run.  Before  you  buy  a  new  ,  talk  to  someone  who  owns  one  .If  you  can,  use  it  or  borrow  it  to  check  it  suits  your  particular  purpose.  Before  you  buy  an  expensive  ,  or  a  service,  do  check  the  price  and  what  is  on  offer.  If  possible,  choose    three  items  or  three  estimates.

element material possession item appliance adopt from in

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Correct answer: adopt

Explanation: The verb 'adopt' fits grammatically as it is in the base form, which is appropriate after 'should.' Contextually, it suggests taking on principles, which aligns with the inquiry about shopping principles.

Meaning: 'Adopt' means to take up or start to use something, in this case, principles for shopping.

Wrong options:

  • in: The preposition 'in' does not fit grammatically as it cannot follow 'should' in this context.
  • possession: The noun 'possession' does not fit as it does not relate to the action of taking on principles.
  • element: The noun 'element' does not fit grammatically as it does not align with the action of adopting principles.
  • material: The noun 'material' does not fit as it does not relate to principles in this context.
  • item: The noun 'item' does not fit as it does not convey the action of adopting principles.
  • appliance: The noun 'appliance' does not fit as it does not relate to the action of adopting principles.
Correct answer: possession

Explanation: The noun 'possession' fits grammatically as it is in the singular form, which aligns with 'your home, your car, or any valuable.' Contextually, it refers to items of value that one owns.

Meaning: 'Possession' refers to something that is owned or held by someone.

Wrong options:

  • from: The preposition 'from' does not fit as it does not relate to ownership or valuable items.
  • adopt: The verb 'adopt' does not fit as it does not refer to items owned.
  • element: The noun 'element' does not fit as it does not relate to ownership or valuable items.
  • material: The noun 'material' does not fit as it does not refer to owned items.
  • item: The noun 'item' is too vague and does not specifically refer to valuable possessions in this context.
  • appliance: The noun 'appliance' refers to a specific type of item and does not encompass the broader category of possessions.
Correct answer: appliance

Explanation: The noun 'appliance' fits grammatically as it is a singular noun that aligns with 'a new.' Contextually, it refers to a type of item that is commonly bought and used in homes.

Meaning: 'Appliance' refers to a device or piece of equipment designed for a specific task, typically in the home.

Wrong options:

  • from: The preposition 'from' does not fit as it does not refer to a type of item.
  • possession: The noun 'possession' does not fit as it does not refer to a specific item for purchase.
  • element: The noun 'element' does not fit as it does not refer to a specific item in this context.
  • material: The noun 'material' does not fit as it does not refer to a specific item for purchase.
  • item: The noun 'item' is too vague and does not specify the type of item being discussed.
  • adopt: The verb 'adopt' does not fit as it does not refer to a type of item.
Correct answer: item

Explanation: The noun 'item' fits grammatically as it is a singular noun that aligns with 'an expensive.' Contextually, it refers to any product or service that one might consider purchasing.

Meaning: 'Item' refers to a distinct object or product, especially one that is for sale.

Wrong options:

  • from: The preposition 'from' does not fit as it does not refer to a type of item.
  • possession: The noun 'possession' does not fit as it does not refer to a specific item for purchase.
  • element: The noun 'element' does not fit as it does not refer to a specific item in this context.
  • material: The noun 'material' does not fit as it does not refer to a specific item for purchase.
  • appliance: The noun 'appliance' is too specific and does not encompass all types of items being discussed.
Correct answer: from

Explanation: The preposition 'from' fits grammatically as it indicates the source of selection, aligning with 'choose.' Contextually, it suggests selecting among multiple options.

Meaning: 'From' indicates the source or origin of something, in this case, the items to choose.

Wrong options:

  • in: The preposition 'in' does not fit as it does not indicate a source for selection.
  • possession: The noun 'possession' does not fit as it does not relate to the act of choosing from options.
  • element: The noun 'element' does not fit as it does not indicate a source for selection.
  • material: The noun 'material' does not fit as it does not relate to the act of choosing from options.
  • item: The noun 'item' does not fit as it does not indicate a source for selection.
  • adopt: The verb 'adopt' does not fit as it does not relate to the act of choosing from options.

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