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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #815 Impressionism
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Movement  in  painting  that    in  France  in  the  1860s  and  had  enormous  influence  in  European  and  North  American  painting  in  the  late  19th  century.  The  Impressionists  wanted  to    real  life,  to  paint  straight  from  nature,  and  to  capture  the  changing  effects  of  light.  The  term  was  first  used  abusively  to    Claude  Monet's  painting  Impression:  Sunrise  (1872).  The  other  leading  Impressionists  included  Paul  Cezanne,  Edgar  Degas,  Edouard  Manet,  Camille  Pissarro,  Pierre-Auguste  Renoir,  and  Alfred  Sisley,  but  only  Monet  remained    to  Impressionist  ideas  throughout  his  career.

create made describe devoted opposed depict originated

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Correct answer: originated

Explanation: The word 'originated' is the past tense of the verb 'originate,' which indicates the beginning or source of something. In this context, it fits grammatically as it describes when the movement in painting began, aligning with the historical reference to the 1860s in France.

Meaning: 'Originated' means to have begun or started from a particular place or time.

Wrong options:

  • made: 'Made' is the past tense of 'make,' which does not convey the idea of beginning or source, making it contextually inappropriate here.
  • depict: 'Depict' is a verb meaning to represent or show, which does not fit as it does not indicate the origin of the movement.
  • create: 'Create' implies bringing something into existence but does not specifically refer to the origin or source of the movement.
  • devoted: 'Devoted' is an adjective that describes commitment, which does not relate to the concept of origin in this context.
  • opposed: 'Opposed' is a verb meaning to resist or disagree, which is irrelevant to the idea of the movement's origin.
Correct answer: depict

Explanation: The term 'depict' is a verb that means to represent or illustrate something through art. In this context, it fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the Impressionists' intention to represent real life in their paintings.

Meaning: 'Depict' means to show or represent something in a work of art.

Wrong options:

  • made: 'Made' does not convey the intention to represent or illustrate, making it unsuitable in this context.
  • describe: 'Describe' means to give an account of something in words, which does not fit as it does not relate to the act of painting or representation.
  • create: 'Create' implies bringing something into existence but does not specifically refer to the representation of real life.
  • devoted: 'Devoted' is an adjective that indicates commitment, which does not relate to the action of painting or depicting.
  • opposed: 'Opposed' means to resist or disagree, which is not relevant to the intention of the Impressionists.
Correct answer: describe

Explanation: The word 'describe' is a verb that means to give an account of something in words. In this context, it fits grammatically as it indicates how the term was used in relation to Monet's painting, providing clarity on its initial usage.

Meaning: 'Describe' means to explain or detail something in words.

Wrong options:

  • made: 'Made' does not fit as it does not convey the action of explaining or detailing, making it contextually inappropriate.
  • depict: 'Depict' means to represent visually, which does not align with the verbal explanation of the term's usage.
  • create: 'Create' implies bringing something into existence but does not relate to the explanation of the term's initial use.
  • devoted: 'Devoted' is an adjective that describes commitment, which does not fit the context of explaining the term's usage.
  • opposed: 'Opposed' means to resist or disagree, which is irrelevant to the context of describing the term.
Correct answer: devoted

Explanation: The term 'devoted' is an adjective that describes a strong commitment or dedication to a particular cause or idea. In this context, it fits grammatically and contextually as it describes Monet's unwavering commitment to Impressionist ideas throughout his career.

Meaning: 'Devoted' means being very loyal or dedicated to something.

Wrong options:

  • made: 'Made' does not convey the idea of commitment or dedication, making it unsuitable in this context.
  • depict: 'Depict' is a verb that means to represent, which does not fit as it does not describe a state of commitment.
  • describe: 'Describe' is a verb that means to explain or detail, which does not relate to the idea of loyalty or dedication.
  • opposed: 'Opposed' means to resist or disagree, which is contrary to the idea of being committed to a movement.
  • create: 'Create' implies bringing something into existence but does not relate to the concept of dedication.

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