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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #801 Brick home
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The  humble  brick  home,  the  cornerstone  of  Australian  dwellings  since  the  early  1800s,  has  been  through  many    in  the  past  200  years.  From  pre-Victorian  homes,  to  post-war  homes  all  the  way  to  the  new  Australian  dream:  a  three-bedroom  brick  home  on  a  fair  chunk  of  land.  Here  are  three  houses  from  around  the  region  that  exemplify  the    of  the  brick  home.    to  the  1850s,  270  Latrobe  Tce,  Newtown  doesn’t  look  much  like  it  did  when  it  was  first  built,  with  white  paint  covering  the  facade.

Dedicated hands nuances incarnations evolution Dated

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Correct answer: incarnations

Explanation: The word 'incarnations' refers to the various forms or versions that the humble brick home has taken over time. This fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that aligns with the context of discussing the different iterations of homes throughout history.

Meaning: Incarnations refer to different forms or versions of something, in this case, the brick home.

Wrong options:

  • Dated: 'Dated' is an adjective that describes something as old-fashioned or out of style, which does not fit the context of discussing various forms of homes.
  • Dedicated: 'Dedicated' is an adjective that means devoted to a task or purpose, which does not relate to the concept of different versions of homes.
  • evolution: 'Evolution' is a noun that refers to the gradual development of something, but it does not fit grammatically in the plural context required here.
  • nuances: 'Nuances' refers to subtle differences or variations, which does not appropriately describe the different forms of homes.
  • hands: 'Hands' is a noun that refers to body parts or can imply control, which is irrelevant in this context.
Correct answer: evolution

Explanation: The term 'evolution' refers to the gradual development and changes that the brick home has undergone over time. It fits grammatically as a singular noun that aligns with the context of discussing the progression of home styles.

Meaning: Evolution refers to the process of gradual change and development, particularly in the context of styles of homes.

Wrong options:

  • Dated: 'Dated' is an adjective that does not convey the idea of progression or development, making it unsuitable here.
  • Dedicated: 'Dedicated' is an adjective that implies commitment to a purpose, which does not fit the context of discussing changes in home styles.
  • incarnations: 'Incarnations' is a plural noun that refers to different forms, but it does not convey the idea of a process or development, which is what 'evolution' does.
  • nuances: 'Nuances' refers to subtle distinctions, which does not capture the broader concept of change and development in home styles.
  • hands: 'Hands' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of change or development in this context.
Correct answer: Dated

Explanation: The word 'Dated' serves as an adjective that describes the house as being from a specific time period, indicating that it is old and has historical significance. This fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'Tce' and aligns with the context of discussing the age of the house.

Meaning: Dated means old-fashioned or from a previous time period, indicating the house's historical context.

Wrong options:

  • Dedicated: 'Dedicated' is an adjective that implies commitment to a purpose, which does not fit the context of describing the age of the house.
  • evolution: 'Evolution' is a noun that refers to gradual change, which does not appropriately describe the house's age.
  • incarnations: 'Incarnations' is a plural noun that refers to different forms, which does not fit as a descriptor for the age of a single house.
  • nuances: 'Nuances' refers to subtle differences, which does not relate to the concept of age or time in this context.
  • hands: 'Hands' is a noun that does not relate to the description of the house's age.

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