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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5355 Robotic 2
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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  new  robotic  arm  which  is  controlled  by  thought  has  been  developed  by  researchers  in  the  United  States.  The  team  placed  two  microelectrodes  into  the  brain  of  a  woman  who  is  paralysed  from  the  neck  down.  These    were  then  connected  to  the  arm  through  a  computer    running  a  complex  program  -  one  which  translated  the  signals  in  the  same  way  that  a  healthy  brain  does.  Although  the  woman  was  not  able  to  control  the  hand  at  first,  after  weeks  of  training  she  was  ,  and  with  a  level  of  control  and  flexibility    unseen  before.  It  is  this  which  shows  the  greatest  scientific  advance  and,  as  a  result,  experts  are  calling  it  a  remarkable  achievement.  Some  suggest  that  such  developments  could  end  up  helping  many  of  those  like  the  woman  in  the  experiment  to  lead  fewer  challenging  lives  in  the  future.

microelectrodes which was which had been fortunately going through able to control the hand precisely

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Correct answer: microelectrodes

Explanation: The term 'microelectrodes' is a noun that directly refers to the devices placed in the woman's brain. It fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence and is contextually relevant as it describes the technology used in the experiment.

Meaning: 'Microelectrodes' are small electrodes used to detect electrical activity in the brain.

Wrong options:

  • able to control the hand: This phrase describes an action and does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • going through: This phrase suggests a process or action, which does not fit as a noun here.
  • which had been: This phrase is a relative clause and does not serve as a noun, making it grammatically incorrect.
  • precisely: This adverb indicates exactness but does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • which was: This phrase is a relative clause and does not function as a noun, making it inappropriate here.
  • fortunately: This adverb expresses a positive outcome but does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: which was

Explanation: The phrase 'which was' serves as a relative clause that provides additional information about the computer. It fits grammatically as it connects the noun 'computer' to the description of its function.

Meaning: 'Which was' introduces a clause that describes the computer as running a complex program.

Wrong options:

  • able to control the hand: This phrase describes an ability and does not fit grammatically as a relative clause.
  • going through: This phrase suggests an action and does not function as a relative clause.
  • microelectrodes: This noun does not fit as it does not relate to the description of the computer.
  • precisely: This adverb does not fit as it does not serve as a relative clause.
  • which had been: This phrase is a relative clause but does not fit the context of describing the computer's current state.
  • fortunately: This adverb does not fit as it does not serve as a relative clause.
Correct answer: able to control the hand

Explanation: The phrase 'able to control the hand' describes the woman's newfound ability and fits grammatically as a predicate complement. It is contextually relevant as it highlights her progress after training.

Meaning: This phrase indicates that the woman gained the ability to manipulate the robotic hand.

Wrong options:

  • going through: This phrase suggests a process and does not describe an ability, making it grammatically incorrect.
  • microelectrodes: This noun does not relate to the woman's ability and does not fit contextually.
  • which had been: This phrase is a relative clause and does not describe an ability, making it inappropriate here.
  • precisely: This adverb does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
  • which was: This phrase is a relative clause and does not convey the woman's ability.
  • fortunately: This adverb does not describe an ability and is not relevant in this context.
Correct answer: which had been

Explanation: The phrase 'which had been' serves as a relative clause that provides additional information about the level of control and flexibility. It fits grammatically as it connects to the previous statement about her control.

Meaning: 'Which had been' introduces a clause that describes the previously unseen level of control.

Wrong options:

  • able to control the hand: This phrase describes an ability and does not fit as a relative clause.
  • going through: This phrase suggests an action and does not function as a relative clause.
  • microelectrodes: This noun does not relate to the description of control and does not fit contextually.
  • precisely: This adverb does not fit as it does not serve as a relative clause.
  • which was: This phrase is a relative clause but does not convey the idea of something previously unseen.
  • fortunately: This adverb does not fit as it does not serve as a relative clause.

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