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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #6390 Concentration
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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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Some  students  say  that  they  need  complete  quiet  to  read  and  study.  Others  study  best  in  a  crowded,  noisy  room  because  the  noise  actually    them  concentrate.  Some  students  like  quiet  music  playing;    do  not.  The  point  is,  you  should  know  the  level  of  noise  that  is  optimal  for  your  own  studying.  However,  one  general  rule  for  all  students  is  that  the  television  seems  to  be  more  of  a  distraction  than  music  or  other  background  noise,  so    the  TV  off  when  you  are  reading  or  studying.  ,  don’t  let  yourself  become  distracted  by  computer  games,  email,  or  Internet  surfing.

others More helps leave forces while Also

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Correct answer: helps

Explanation: The word 'helps' is a verb that fits grammatically as it indicates an action that contributes positively to the subject's ability to concentrate. The context suggests that noise aids concentration, making 'helps' the appropriate choice.

Meaning: 'Helps' means to assist or make it easier for someone to do something, in this case, to concentrate.

Wrong options:

  • forces: 'Forces' implies a compulsion or pressure, which does not align with the positive context of aiding concentration.
  • while: 'While' is a conjunction that introduces a contrast or simultaneous action, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • others: 'Others' is a pronoun that refers to additional people or things, but it does not function as a verb here.
  • leave: 'Leave' is a verb that means to allow something to remain, which does not fit the context of aiding concentration.
  • More: 'More' is an adverb that indicates a greater degree, but it does not serve as a verb and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: others

Explanation: The term 'others' is a pronoun that refers back to 'some students,' providing a contrast to those who like quiet music. It fits contextually as it indicates a different group with differing preferences.

Meaning: 'Others' refers to additional people or things that are not specified, in this case, students who do not like quiet music.

Wrong options:

  • while: 'While' is a conjunction that does not refer to a group and does not fit in this context.
  • helps: 'Helps' is a verb that does not serve as a pronoun and does not fit grammatically here.
  • leave: 'Leave' is a verb that does not refer to a group and is not appropriate in this context.
  • forces: 'Forces' is a verb that implies compulsion, which does not fit the context of contrasting preferences.
  • More: 'More' is an adverb that does not refer to a group and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: leave

Explanation: The word 'leave' is a verb that fits grammatically as it indicates the action of turning off the TV. The context suggests that it is advisable to not have the TV on while studying, making 'leave' the correct choice.

Meaning: 'Leave' means to allow something to remain in a certain state, in this case, to keep the TV off.

Wrong options:

  • while: 'While' is a conjunction that does not fit as a verb and does not convey an action in this context.
  • helps: 'Helps' is a verb that does not fit the action of turning off the TV and does not align with the context.
  • forces: 'Forces' implies compulsion, which does not fit the context of making a choice about the TV.
  • others: 'Others' is a pronoun that does not serve as a verb and does not fit grammatically here.
  • More: 'More' is an adverb that does not convey an action and does not fit in this context.
Correct answer: Also

Explanation: The word 'Also' is an adverb that fits grammatically as it adds information to the previous statement about distractions. It indicates that in addition to the TV, there are other distractions to avoid, making it contextually appropriate.

Meaning: 'Also' means in addition or too, indicating that another point is being made.

Wrong options:

  • while: 'While' is a conjunction that does not fit as an adverb and does not convey the addition of information in this context.
  • helps: 'Helps' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve to add information.
  • leave: 'Leave' is a verb that does not function as an adverb and does not fit in this context.
  • forces: 'Forces' is a verb that does not convey the addition of information and does not fit grammatically.
  • More: 'More' is an adverb that indicates a greater degree but does not serve to add information in this context.

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