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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #52933 Funeral Violin
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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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In  the  250  years  of  its  active  evolution,  Funerary  Violin  moved  from  the  formal  to  the  personal.  It  is  clear  from  the  earliest    of  the  form  that  its  role  during  the  sixteenth  and  seventeenth  centuries  was  largely  heraldic,  to    the  continuity  of  the  social  .  The  few  works  that  have  survived  from  this  period  are  often    unemotional  and  at  times  overly  grandiose.

eradicate records accounts consciousness structure exemplify surprisingly

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Correct answer: accounts

Explanation: The word 'accounts' fits grammatically as a plural noun that refers to historical records or narratives. It aligns contextually with the discussion of the early history of the Funerary Violin, indicating that these are the earliest documented instances of the form.

Meaning: 'Accounts' refers to reports or descriptions of events or situations, particularly in a historical context.

Wrong options:

  • consciousness: Consciousness refers to the state of being aware of and able to think, which does not fit the context of historical records.
  • eradicate: Eradicate is a verb meaning to completely destroy or eliminate, which does not relate to the concept of historical documentation.
  • records: While 'records' could fit, it is a more general term and does not specifically indicate the narrative aspect that 'accounts' conveys. It also lacks the nuance of storytelling inherent in 'accounts.'
  • structure: Structure is a noun that refers to the arrangement or organization of something, which does not fit as it does not pertain to historical documentation.
  • surprisingly: Surprisingly is an adverb that indicates an unexpected quality, which does not fit as it does not relate to the noun form needed in this context.
Correct answer: exemplify

Explanation: The verb 'exemplify' fits grammatically as it serves to illustrate or demonstrate the continuity of social structures. It is contextually appropriate as it indicates the role of the Funerary Violin in showcasing societal norms.

Meaning: 'Exemplify' means to serve as an example or to illustrate something.

Wrong options:

  • accounts: 'Accounts' is a noun that does not fit grammatically in this context, as the sentence requires a verb to indicate action.
  • consciousness: 'Consciousness' is a noun that refers to awareness and does not fit the grammatical structure needed here.
  • eradicate: 'Eradicate' is a verb meaning to eliminate, which does not align with the context of demonstrating continuity.
  • records: 'Records' is a noun that does not fit as the sentence requires a verb to convey action.
  • structure: 'Structure' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate an action.
Correct answer: structure

Explanation: The word 'structure' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the arrangement or organization of society. It is contextually relevant as it relates to the social framework being discussed in relation to the Funerary Violin.

Meaning: 'Structure' refers to the arrangement or organization of parts within a whole, particularly in a social context.

Wrong options:

  • accounts: 'Accounts' is a noun that refers to narratives or reports, which does not fit the context of describing social organization.
  • consciousness: 'Consciousness' refers to awareness and does not relate to the concept of social organization.
  • eradicate: 'Eradicate' is a verb meaning to eliminate, which does not fit as it does not pertain to social organization.
  • exemplify: 'Exemplify' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to social organization.
  • surprisingly: 'Surprisingly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not relate to the noun form needed in this context.
Correct answer: surprisingly

Explanation: The adverb 'surprisingly' fits grammatically as it modifies the adjective 'unemotional,' indicating an unexpected quality. It is contextually appropriate as it emphasizes the contrast between expectations and the actual emotional tone of the works.

Meaning: 'Surprisingly' means in a way that causes surprise or is unexpected.

Wrong options:

  • accounts: 'Accounts' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify the adjective 'unemotional.'
  • consciousness: 'Consciousness' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the emotional tone being described.
  • eradicate: 'Eradicate' is a verb meaning to eliminate, which does not fit as it does not modify the adjective in this context.
  • exemplify: 'Exemplify' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as an adverb to modify 'unemotional.'
  • structure: 'Structure' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the emotional quality being described.

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