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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #54302 Chronic Diseases 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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If  you  have  a    disease  such  as  heart  disease,  diabetes,  asthma,  or  back  or  joint  pain,  exercise  can  have  important  health  .  However,  it's  important  to  talk  to  your  doctor  before  starting  an  exercise  routine.  He  or  she  might  have    on  what  exercises  are  safe  and  any  precautions  you  might  need  to  take  while  exercising.

drawbacks main benefits advice chronic cited

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Correct answer: chronic

Explanation: The word 'chronic' is an adjective that describes a disease that persists over a long period of time. It fits grammatically as it precedes the noun 'disease' and contextually aligns with the examples provided, which are all chronic conditions.

Meaning: 'Chronic' refers to a long-lasting or recurrent condition, particularly in the context of diseases.

Wrong options:

  • main: The word 'main' is an adjective that indicates primary importance, which does not accurately describe the type of disease in this context.
  • cited: The word 'cited' is a past participle that refers to mentioning or quoting, which does not fit as a descriptor for diseases.
  • drawbacks: The word 'drawbacks' is a noun that refers to disadvantages, which does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not describe a type of disease.
  • benefits: The word 'benefits' is a noun that refers to advantages, which does not fit as it does not describe a disease type.
  • advice: The word 'advice' is a noun that refers to guidance or recommendations, which does not fit as it does not describe a disease.
Correct answer: benefits

Explanation: The term 'benefits' is a noun that refers to the positive effects or advantages gained from exercise. It fits grammatically as it follows the verb 'have' and contextually aligns with the discussion of health improvements from exercise.

Meaning: 'Benefits' refers to the positive outcomes or advantages that result from a particular action, in this case, exercise.

Wrong options:

  • chronic: The word 'chronic' is an adjective that describes a type of disease, which does not fit as it does not refer to health outcomes.
  • main: The word 'main' is an adjective that indicates primary importance, which does not fit as it does not describe health outcomes.
  • cited: The word 'cited' is a past participle that refers to mentioning or quoting, which does not fit as it does not describe health outcomes.
  • drawbacks: The word 'drawbacks' is a noun that refers to disadvantages, which is the opposite of what is intended in this context.
  • advice: The word 'advice' is a noun that refers to guidance or recommendations, which does not fit as it does not describe health outcomes.
Correct answer: advice

Explanation: The word 'advice' is a noun that refers to guidance or recommendations provided by a professional. It fits grammatically as it follows 'have' and contextually aligns with the need for professional input regarding exercise safety.

Meaning: 'Advice' refers to guidance or recommendations given to someone about what they should do.

Wrong options:

  • chronic: The word 'chronic' is an adjective that describes a type of disease, which does not fit as it does not refer to guidance or recommendations.
  • main: The word 'main' is an adjective that indicates primary importance, which does not fit as it does not refer to guidance.
  • cited: The word 'cited' is a past participle that refers to mentioning or quoting, which does not fit as it does not describe guidance.
  • drawbacks: The word 'drawbacks' is a noun that refers to disadvantages, which does not fit as it does not describe guidance or recommendations.
  • benefits: The word 'benefits' is a noun that refers to positive outcomes, which does not fit as it does not describe guidance.

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