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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5381 Profile 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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With  the  increased  popularity  of  social  ,  employers  today  are  taking  a  more  active  role  in  checking  whether    employees  are  suitable  for  a  company  or  not.  More  and  more  employers  are  looking  at  applicants'  online  profiles  to  find  out  what  kind  of  person  they  are  and  what  they  do  in  their  free  time  as  this  can    the  work  they  do  and  their  ability  to    tasks.  They  also  look  for  any  negative  comments  made  about  previous  employers  as  this  type  of  behaviour  can  have  a  significant  affect  on  a  company's  brand.  So,  employees  who  are  careful  about  what  they  say  online  are  more    to  receive  a  job  offer  than  those  who  are  not.

define status potential affect complete media likely effect

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Correct answer: media

Explanation: The word 'media' fits grammatically as it is a noun that refers to the various means of communication, which aligns with the context of discussing social platforms. It is plural and matches the structure of the sentence, indicating the subject of increased popularity.

Meaning: 'Media' refers to the various channels of communication, especially social platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Wrong options:

  • status: 'Status' is a noun that refers to a person's social or professional standing, which does not fit the context of discussing communication channels.
  • affect: 'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • complete: 'Complete' is a verb that means to finish something, which does not fit as a noun here.
  • define: 'Define' is a verb that means to explain the meaning of something, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred, which does not fit as it does not relate to communication channels.
Correct answer: potential

Explanation: The term 'potential' is an adjective that describes the capability of employees to be suitable for a company. It fits grammatically and contextually as it modifies 'employees' and indicates their suitability.

Meaning: 'Potential' refers to the inherent ability or capacity for growth or development.

Wrong options:

  • status: 'Status' is a noun that refers to a person's social or professional standing, which does not describe employees' suitability.
  • affect: 'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something, which does not fit as a descriptor for employees.
  • complete: 'Complete' is a verb that means to finish something, which does not fit as a descriptor for employees.
  • define: 'Define' is a verb that means to explain the meaning of something, which does not fit in this context.
Correct answer: affect

Explanation: The word 'affect' is a verb that means to influence or make a change to something. It fits grammatically as it describes how online profiles can influence work performance.

Meaning: 'Affect' means to have an impact on or to change something.

Wrong options:

  • status: 'Status' is a noun that refers to a person's social or professional standing, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • complete: 'Complete' is a verb that means to finish something, which does not fit the context of influencing work.
  • define: 'Define' is a verb that means to explain the meaning of something, which does not fit in this context.
  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred, which does not fit as a verb.
Correct answer: complete

Explanation: The word 'complete' is a verb that means to finish or fulfill a task. It fits grammatically as it describes the action that employees need to perform.

Meaning: 'Complete' means to finish or accomplish something.

Wrong options:

  • status: 'Status' is a noun that refers to a person's social or professional standing, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • affect: 'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something, which does not fit as an action related to tasks.
  • define: 'Define' is a verb that means to explain the meaning of something, which does not fit in this context.
  • effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a change that has occurred, which does not fit as a verb.
Correct answer: likely

Explanation: The word 'likely' is an adverb that indicates a high probability of an event occurring. It fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'to receive' and aligns with the context of job offers.

Meaning: 'Likely' means probable or expected to happen.

Wrong options:

  • status: 'Status' is a noun that refers to a person's social or professional standing, which does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • affect: 'Affect' is a verb that means to influence something, which does not fit as a descriptor of probability.
  • complete: 'Complete' is a verb that means to finish something, which does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • define: 'Define' is a verb that means to explain the meaning of something, which does not fit in this context.

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