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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #6395 Sea Turtles
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Like  the  sea  turtles,  we  are    to  the  bright  lights  of  our  phones,  tablets,  laptops,  and  TVs,  our  minds  and  bodies  becoming    as  we  lose  focus  and  direction.  Each  day,  we  are    between  the  value  of  tech  and  the  cost  to  our  health.

embrocated torn clear disoriented drawn overcharged

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Correct answer: drawn

Explanation: The word 'drawn' is the past participle of 'draw,' which fits grammatically as it describes the state of being attracted to something. In this context, it aligns with the idea of being attracted to bright lights, similar to how sea turtles are drawn to light.

Meaning: 'Drawn' means being attracted or pulled towards something.

Wrong options:

  • overcharged: 'Overcharged' refers to being charged too much, which does not fit the context of attraction to lights.
  • clear: 'Clear' is an adjective that means free of obstruction, which does not relate to the attraction described here.
  • embrocated: 'Embrocated' is a term related to applying a liniment or ointment, which is irrelevant in this context.
  • disoriented: 'Disoriented' describes a state of confusion, which does not fit the idea of attraction to lights.
  • torn: 'Torn' means being pulled in different directions, which does not convey the attraction implied in this sentence.
Correct answer: disoriented

Explanation: The term 'disoriented' describes a state of confusion or loss of direction, which fits contextually as it describes the effect of being distracted by technology. It aligns with the preceding phrase about losing focus and direction.

Meaning: 'Disoriented' means confused or unable to think clearly.

Wrong options:

  • torn: 'Torn' implies being pulled in different directions, which does not accurately describe the state of confusion caused by distraction.
  • overcharged: 'Overcharged' refers to excessive charging, which is unrelated to mental or physical states.
  • clear: 'Clear' means free from confusion, which contradicts the intended meaning of losing focus.
  • drawn: 'Drawn' refers to being attracted to something, which does not describe a state of confusion.
  • embrocated: 'Embrocated' is irrelevant as it pertains to applying a topical treatment, not mental clarity.
Correct answer: torn

Explanation: The word 'torn' is the past participle of 'tear,' which fits grammatically as it describes being pulled in different directions. In this context, it effectively conveys the struggle between the benefits of technology and its negative impact on health.

Meaning: 'Torn' means being pulled in conflicting directions or having divided loyalties.

Wrong options:

  • overcharged: 'Overcharged' does not relate to the concept of conflict or struggle between values and costs.
  • clear: 'Clear' suggests a lack of conflict, which contradicts the idea of being torn between two opposing values.
  • drawn: 'Drawn' implies attraction, which does not convey the internal conflict described in this sentence.
  • disoriented: 'Disoriented' refers to confusion, which does not fit the context of weighing values against costs.
  • embrocated: 'Embrocated' is unrelated to the emotional or mental struggle being described.

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