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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #53116 Renaissance
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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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A  big  part  of  the  Renaissance  was  a  cultural    called  Humanism.  Humanism  was  a  philosophy  that  all  people  should  strive  to  be  educated  and  learned  in  the  classical  arts,    and  science.  It  looked  for  realism  and  human  emotion  in  art.  It  also  said  that  it  was  okay  for  people  to    comfort,  riches,  and  beauty.

effort literature pursue conduct train movement

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Correct answer: movement

Explanation: The word 'movement' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a significant cultural shift during the Renaissance. It aligns with the context of discussing Humanism as a major cultural phenomenon.

Meaning: A 'movement' refers to a group of people working together to advance their shared ideas or goals, particularly in cultural or artistic contexts.

Wrong options:

  • conduct: 'Conduct' is a verb that means to lead or guide, which does not fit as it does not describe a cultural phenomenon.
  • effort: 'Effort' is a noun that refers to the exertion of physical or mental energy, but it does not encapsulate the idea of a cultural shift.
  • literature: 'Literature' is a noun that refers to written works, especially those considered to have artistic merit, but it does not describe the broader cultural aspect of Humanism.
  • pursue: 'Pursue' is a verb meaning to follow or chase after something, which does not fit as it does not describe a cultural concept.
  • train: 'Train' is a verb that means to teach or develop skills, which does not relate to the concept of a cultural movement.
Correct answer: literature

Explanation: The term 'literature' fits grammatically as a noun that complements the list of subjects people should be educated in, alongside classical arts and science. It is contextually relevant to Humanism's focus on education.

Meaning: 'Literature' refers to written works, especially those that are considered to have artistic or intellectual value.

Wrong options:

  • conduct: 'Conduct' is a verb that does not fit in this context as it does not refer to a subject of education.
  • effort: 'Effort' is a noun that refers to the exertion of energy, which does not fit as it is not a field of study.
  • movement: 'Movement' is a noun that describes a cultural shift, but it does not fit as it is not a subject of education.
  • pursue: 'Pursue' is a verb that means to chase or follow, which does not fit as it does not describe a field of study.
  • train: 'Train' is a verb that means to teach or develop skills, which does not fit as it does not refer to a subject of education.
Correct answer: pursue

Explanation: The word 'pursue' fits grammatically as a verb that indicates the action of seeking or striving for something, which aligns with the context of seeking comfort, riches, and beauty.

Meaning: 'Pursue' means to follow or strive to attain something, in this case, comfort, riches, and beauty.

Wrong options:

  • conduct: 'Conduct' is a verb that means to lead or manage, which does not fit the context of seeking personal goals.
  • effort: 'Effort' is a noun that refers to the exertion of energy, which does not fit as it does not indicate an action of seeking.
  • literature: 'Literature' is a noun that refers to written works, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
  • movement: 'Movement' is a noun that describes a cultural shift, which does not fit as it does not indicate an action of seeking.
  • train: 'Train' is a verb that means to teach or develop skills, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of seeking.

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