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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #6374 Language 5
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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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To    the  twenty-first  century  challenges  to  our  economy  and  national  security,    education  system  must  be  strengthened  to  enhance  the  foreign  language  skills  and  cultural  awareness  of  our  students.  America’s  continued  global  leadership  will  depend  on  our  students’  abilities  to    with  the  world  community  both  inside  and  outside  our  borders.

our ridicule confront show pamper interact

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Correct answer: confront

Explanation: The word 'confront' is a verb that indicates facing or dealing with challenges directly. In this context, it fits grammatically as it aligns with the subject 'education system' and the action required to address the challenges of the twenty-first century.

Meaning: To 'confront' means to face or deal with something difficult or challenging.

Wrong options:

  • ridicule: 'Ridicule' is a verb meaning to mock or make fun of, which does not fit the context of addressing challenges.
  • show: 'Show' is a verb that means to display or demonstrate, but it does not convey the active engagement needed to tackle challenges.
  • interact: 'Interact' is a verb that means to communicate or engage with others, which does not fit the context of facing challenges directly.
  • pamper: 'Pamper' is a verb that means to indulge or treat with excessive care, which is contrary to the idea of confronting challenges.
  • our: 'Our' is a possessive pronoun and does not function as a verb, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
Correct answer: our

Explanation: The word 'our' is a possessive pronoun that indicates ownership or association with the speaker and others. It fits grammatically as it refers to the education system that belongs to the collective group being addressed.

Meaning: 'Our' indicates something that belongs to or is associated with the speaker and others.

Wrong options:

  • ridicule: 'Ridicule' is a verb and does not fit as a possessive pronoun in this context.
  • confront: 'Confront' is a verb and does not serve as a possessive pronoun, making it inappropriate here.
  • show: 'Show' is a verb that does not indicate possession and does not fit grammatically.
  • interact: 'Interact' is a verb that does not convey ownership or association, making it incorrect in this context.
  • pamper: 'Pamper' is a verb and does not function as a possessive pronoun.
Correct answer: interact

Explanation: The word 'interact' is a verb that means to communicate or engage with others. It fits grammatically as it describes the action that students must be able to perform in relation to the world community.

Meaning: To 'interact' means to engage or communicate with others, especially in a reciprocal manner.

Wrong options:

  • ridicule: 'Ridicule' is a verb meaning to mock, which does not fit the context of engaging positively with the world community.
  • confront: 'Confront' is a verb that means to face challenges, but it does not fit the context of engaging with others in a communicative manner.
  • show: 'Show' is a verb that means to display, which does not convey the active engagement required in this context.
  • pamper: 'Pamper' is a verb that means to indulge excessively, which is contrary to the idea of meaningful interaction with the community.
  • our: 'Our' is a possessive pronoun and does not function as a verb, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.

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