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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5413 Stress 3 A
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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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Physical  well-being  has  been  strongly  linked  to  mental  well-being.  Stress,  while  fine  for  a  short  period,  can  have  a  very  negative  effect  on  health  in  the  long  term.  The  pressure  on  workers  to  do  more  in  less  time  is    documented.  This  kind  of  pressure,  however,  can  have    consequences.  Maintaining  a    view  of  life  is  perhaps  the  solution.  In  one  study,  individuals  set  themselves  a  target  of  listing  five  things  they  were  happy  about  three  times  a  day.  They  showed    few  signs  of  stress.  They  also    a  tendency  to  suffer  from  fewer  infections.

partly serious showed positive well made thoughtful relatively

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Correct answer: well

Explanation: The word 'well' functions as an adverb that modifies the verb 'documented,' indicating the extent to which the pressure on workers is documented. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it emphasizes the thoroughness of the documentation.

Meaning: 'Well' means in a good or satisfactory manner, indicating that the documentation is comprehensive.

Wrong options:

  • serious: 'Serious' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify the verb 'documented.'
  • thoughtful: 'Thoughtful' is an adjective that describes a person's character or behavior, which does not apply here.
  • positive: 'Positive' is an adjective that cannot modify 'documented' and does not fit the context.
  • made: 'Made' is a verb that does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
  • partly: 'Partly' is an adverb that suggests incompleteness, which does not align with the context of thorough documentation.
  • relatively: 'Relatively' is an adverb that compares but does not appropriately modify 'documented' in this context.
  • showed: 'Showed' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'documented.'
Correct answer: serious

Explanation: The term 'serious' is an adjective that describes the severity of the consequences resulting from the pressure on workers. It fits both grammatically and contextually, as it highlights the importance of the consequences.

Meaning: 'Serious' means significant or severe, indicating that the consequences are not trivial.

Wrong options:

  • well: 'Well' is an adverb that does not fit as it cannot describe consequences, which require an adjective.
  • thoughtful: 'Thoughtful' is an adjective that does not convey the severity of consequences and is not appropriate here.
  • positive: 'Positive' is an adjective that does not relate to the consequences and does not fit the context.
  • made: 'Made' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe consequences.
  • partly: 'Partly' is an adverb that suggests incompleteness, which does not apply to the severity of consequences.
  • relatively: 'Relatively' is an adverb that compares but does not adequately describe the consequences in this context.
  • showed: 'Showed' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe consequences.
Correct answer: positive

Explanation: The word 'positive' is an adjective that describes the type of view one should maintain. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it conveys an optimistic perspective on life.

Meaning: 'Positive' means optimistic or constructive, suggesting a beneficial outlook on life.

Wrong options:

  • well: 'Well' is an adverb that cannot describe a view and does not fit grammatically.
  • serious: 'Serious' is an adjective that does not convey the appropriate sentiment for a view and is not suitable here.
  • thoughtful: 'Thoughtful' is an adjective that describes consideration but does not fit the context of a view.
  • made: 'Made' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe a view.
  • partly: 'Partly' is an adverb that suggests incompleteness, which does not apply to the context of a view.
  • relatively: 'Relatively' is an adverb that does not describe a view and is not appropriate here.
  • showed: 'Showed' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe a view.
Correct answer: relatively

Explanation: The term 'relatively' is an adverb that modifies 'few,' indicating the degree to which the signs of stress are present. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it suggests a comparison to what might be expected.

Meaning: 'Relatively' means in relation to something else, suggesting that the signs of stress are fewer compared to a larger context.

Wrong options:

  • well: 'Well' is an adverb that does not fit as it cannot modify 'few' in this context.
  • serious: 'Serious' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'few.'
  • thoughtful: 'Thoughtful' is an adjective that does not relate to the quantity of signs of stress and is not appropriate here.
  • positive: 'Positive' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'few.'
  • made: 'Made' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe the quantity of signs of stress.
  • showed: 'Showed' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'few.'
Correct answer: showed

Explanation: The word 'showed' is a verb that indicates the action of demonstrating a tendency. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes what the individuals did regarding their tendency to suffer from fewer infections.

Meaning: 'Showed' means to demonstrate or reveal, indicating that the individuals displayed a certain tendency.

Wrong options:

  • well: 'Well' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
  • serious: 'Serious' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe an action.
  • thoughtful: 'Thoughtful' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot describe an action or tendency.
  • positive: 'Positive' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb.
  • made: 'Made' is a verb that does not fit the context of demonstrating a tendency in this sentence.
  • partly: 'Partly' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb.
  • relatively: 'Relatively' is an adverb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb.

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