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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #890 Job Hunting
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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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When  it  comes  to  job-hunting,  first    are  critical.  Remember,  you  are  marketing  a  product  -  yourself  -  to  a  potential  employer.  The  first  thing  the  employer  sees  when  greeting  you  is  your  ;  thus,  you  must  make  every  effort  to  have  the    dress  for  the  type  of  job  you  are  seeking.  Will  dressing  properly  get  you  the  job?  Of  course  not,  but  it  will  give  you  a  competitive  edge  and  a    first  impression.

expensive introductions positive proper attire impressions pronunciation

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Correct answer: impressions

Explanation: The word 'impressions' fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that refers to the initial perceptions formed by the employer. This aligns with the context of job-hunting, where first impressions are crucial in making a positive impact.

Meaning: 'Impressions' refers to the initial thoughts or feelings that someone has about something or someone.

Wrong options:

  • attire: 'Attire' is a noun that refers to clothing, which does not fit as it does not relate to the concept of initial perceptions.
  • pronunciation: 'Pronunciation' is a noun that refers to the way in which a word is pronounced, which is irrelevant in the context of first impressions in job-hunting.
  • expensive: 'Expensive' is an adjective that describes something that costs a lot of money, which does not fit the context of impressions.
  • positive: 'Positive' is an adjective that describes a favorable quality, but it does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • proper: 'Proper' is an adjective that describes something that is appropriate, which does not fit as a noun either.
  • introductions: 'Introductions' is a plural noun that refers to the act of introducing someone, which does not relate to the concept of first impressions.
Correct answer: attire

Explanation: The term 'attire' is a noun that refers to clothing, which is essential in the context of making a good first impression during job interviews. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Attire' means the clothes that someone wears, especially in a formal or professional setting.

Wrong options:

  • impressions: 'Impressions' is a plural noun that refers to initial perceptions, which does not fit as it does not relate to clothing.
  • pronunciation: 'Pronunciation' is a noun that refers to how words are spoken, which is irrelevant in the context of clothing.
  • expensive: 'Expensive' is an adjective that describes high cost, which does not fit as it does not refer to clothing.
  • positive: 'Positive' is an adjective that describes a favorable quality, which does not fit as it does not refer to clothing.
  • proper: 'Proper' is an adjective that describes appropriateness, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • introductions: 'Introductions' is a plural noun that refers to the act of introducing someone, which does not relate to clothing.
Correct answer: proper

Explanation: The word 'proper' is an adjective that describes the suitability of the dress for the job type. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'dress' and aligns with the context of needing appropriate attire for job interviews.

Meaning: 'Proper' means suitable or appropriate for a particular situation.

Wrong options:

  • attire: 'Attire' is a noun that refers to clothing, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of the dress.
  • impressions: 'Impressions' is a plural noun that refers to initial perceptions, which does not fit as it does not describe dress.
  • pronunciation: 'Pronunciation' is a noun that refers to how words are spoken, which is irrelevant in the context of dress.
  • expensive: 'Expensive' is an adjective that describes high cost, which does not fit as it does not relate to the appropriateness of dress.
  • positive: 'Positive' is an adjective that describes a favorable quality, which does not fit as it does not describe dress.
  • introductions: 'Introductions' is a plural noun that refers to the act of introducing someone, which does not relate to dress.
Correct answer: positive

Explanation: The term 'positive' is an adjective that describes the favorable nature of the first impression. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'impression' and aligns with the context of wanting to create a good impression during job interviews.

Meaning: 'Positive' means having a good or favorable quality.

Wrong options:

  • attire: 'Attire' is a noun that refers to clothing, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of the impression.
  • impressions: 'Impressions' is a plural noun that refers to initial perceptions, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of the impression.
  • pronunciation: 'Pronunciation' is a noun that refers to how words are spoken, which is irrelevant in the context of impressions.
  • expensive: 'Expensive' is an adjective that describes high cost, which does not fit as it does not relate to the quality of the impression.
  • proper: 'Proper' is an adjective that describes appropriateness, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of the impression.
  • introductions: 'Introductions' is a plural noun that refers to the act of introducing someone, which does not relate to impressions.

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