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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #6415 New Ideas
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First,  new  ideas  are  the    of  progress.  Without  them,  stagnation  reigns.  Whether  you're  a  designer  dreaming  of  another  world,  an    working  on  a  new  kind  of  structure,  an    charged  with  developing  a  fresh  business  concept,  an  advertiser  seeking  a  breakthrough  way  to  sell  your  product,  a  fifth-grade  teacher  trying  to  plan  a  memorable  school    program,  or  a  volunteer  looking  for  a  new  way  to  sell  the  same  old  raffle  tickets,  your  ability  to    good  ideas  is  critical  to  your  success.

thrive generate engineer editor chambers executive wheels assembly

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Correct answer: wheels

Explanation: The word 'wheels' serves as a metaphor for the driving force behind progress, fitting grammatically as a plural noun that aligns with the context of discussing ideas as essential components of advancement.

Meaning: 'Wheels' metaphorically represent the mechanisms that drive progress forward.

Wrong options:

  • chambers: 'Chambers' refers to enclosed spaces or compartments, which does not fit the metaphorical context of driving progress.
  • engineer: 'Engineer' is a noun referring to a profession, which does not fit as a subject in this context.
  • editor: 'Editor' is a noun that describes a role in publishing, which does not relate to the concept of progress in this context.
  • thrive: 'Thrive' is a verb meaning to grow or develop well, which does not fit as a noun in this sentence.
  • assembly: 'Assembly' refers to a gathering or meeting, which does not align with the metaphor of driving progress.
  • executive: 'Executive' is a noun that describes a person in a high-level position, which does not fit the context of being a driving force.
Correct answer: engineer

Explanation: The term 'engineer' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a professional involved in designing and building structures, aligning with the context of innovation and progress.

Meaning: 'Engineer' refers to a professional who designs and builds complex structures or systems.

Wrong options:

  • generate: 'Generate' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • chambers: 'Chambers' refers to enclosed spaces, which does not relate to a profession or role in this context.
  • wheels: 'Wheels' is a metaphorical noun for progress, not a profession, making it unsuitable here.
  • editor: 'Editor' is a noun that describes a role in publishing, which does not fit the context of engineering.
  • assembly: 'Assembly' refers to a gathering or meeting, which does not describe a professional role.
Correct answer: executive

Explanation: The word 'executive' is a noun that refers to a person in a high-level position responsible for making decisions, fitting grammatically and contextually in the discussion of business concepts.

Meaning: 'Executive' refers to a person with managerial responsibilities in a business or organization.

Wrong options:

  • generate: 'Generate' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • chambers: 'Chambers' refers to enclosed spaces, which does not relate to a professional role.
  • engineer: 'Engineer' is a noun that describes a specific profession, which does not fit the context of business leadership.
  • editor: 'Editor' is a noun that describes a role in publishing, which does not align with the concept of business development.
  • assembly: 'Assembly' refers to a gathering or meeting, which does not describe a professional role.
Correct answer: assembly

Explanation: The term 'assembly' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a gathering or meeting, which aligns with the context of planning a school program.

Meaning: 'Assembly' refers to a gathering of people for a specific purpose, often in an educational context.

Wrong options:

  • generate: 'Generate' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • chambers: 'Chambers' refers to enclosed spaces, which does not relate to a school program.
  • engineer: 'Engineer' is a noun that describes a profession, which does not fit the context of a school event.
  • editor: 'Editor' is a noun that describes a role in publishing, which does not align with the concept of a school assembly.
  • executive: 'Executive' refers to a person in a high-level position, which does not fit the context of a school program.
Correct answer: generate

Explanation: The word 'generate' is a verb that fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the action of creating or producing ideas, which is critical for success.

Meaning: 'Generate' means to produce or create something, in this case, good ideas.

Wrong options:

  • chambers: 'Chambers' refers to enclosed spaces, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • wheels: 'Wheels' is a noun that does not fit as a verb and does not relate to the action of creating ideas.
  • engineer: 'Engineer' is a noun that describes a profession, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • editor: 'Editor' is a noun that describes a role in publishing, which does not align with the action of generating ideas.
  • assembly: 'Assembly' refers to a gathering or meeting, which does not fit as a verb.

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