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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #52928 Work Preparation
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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    important    to    arrive    to    work    early.    If    your    time    is    8:30    a.m.,    you    need    to    be    at    work    by    then.    Depending    on    where    you    work,    you    might    have    to    your    clothes,    turn    your    computer    on,    or    do    some    other    tasks    before    you're    ready    to    work.    You    should    all    of    these    activities    by    the    time    your    workday    begins.

complete explain change wash start end

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Correct answer: start

Explanation: The word 'start' fits grammatically as it is a noun that refers to the beginning time of an event, in this case, the workday. It aligns with the context of discussing the time one needs to arrive at work.

Meaning: 'Start' refers to the time at which something begins, particularly in this context, the beginning of the workday.

Wrong options:

  • end: The word 'end' refers to the conclusion of something, which does not fit the context of arrival time for work.
  • complete: The word 'complete' is a verb that does not function as a noun in this context, making it grammatically incorrect here.
  • explain: The word 'explain' is a verb that does not relate to the concept of time and is not suitable in this context.
  • change: The word 'change' is a verb that does not fit as a noun for the time of arrival.
  • wash: The word 'wash' is also a verb and does not relate to the concept of time, making it inappropriate for this blank.
Correct answer: change

Explanation: The word 'change' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes an action that may be required before starting work, such as changing clothes.

Meaning: 'Change' means to make something different, in this case, to alter one's clothing before beginning work.

Wrong options:

  • end: The word 'end' does not fit as it is a noun and does not describe an action related to preparing for work.
  • complete: The word 'complete' is a verb that implies finishing something, which does not fit the context of preparing for work.
  • explain: The word 'explain' is a verb that does not relate to the actions needed before starting work.
  • start: The word 'start' is a verb that does not fit the context of changing clothes or preparing for work.
  • wash: The word 'wash' is a verb that implies cleaning, which is not directly related to the context of changing clothes.
Correct answer: complete

Explanation: The word 'complete' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the action of finishing all necessary tasks before the workday begins.

Meaning: 'Complete' means to finish or finalize something, in this case, all activities before starting work.

Wrong options:

  • end: The word 'end' is a noun that does not describe an action and is not suitable in this context.
  • change: The word 'change' is a verb that does not fit the context of finishing tasks, as it refers to altering something rather than completing it.
  • explain: The word 'explain' is a verb that does not relate to the action of finishing tasks before work.
  • start: The word 'start' is a verb that does not fit the context of completing tasks, as it refers to the beginning of an action rather than its conclusion.
  • wash: The word 'wash' is a verb that does not relate to the completion of tasks and is not appropriate in this context.

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