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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #891 Enigmas
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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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And  if  the  voice  of  an  animal  is  not  heard  as  message  but  as  art,  interesting  things  start  to  happen:  Nature  is  no  longer  an  alien    but  instead  something  immediately  beautiful,  an  exuberant    with  space  for  us  to  join  in.  Bird  melodies  have  always  been  called  songs  for  a  .  As  long  as  we  have  been  listening,  people  have  presumed  there  is  music  coming  out  of  those  scissoring  beaks.

reason show tv-series opus movie enigma

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Correct answer: enigma

Explanation: The word 'enigma' fits grammatically as a noun that describes nature in a way that suggests it was once mysterious or puzzling. The context indicates a shift from viewing nature as something unknown to something beautiful, making 'enigma' a fitting choice.

Meaning: An 'enigma' refers to something that is mysterious or difficult to understand.

Wrong options:

  • show: The word 'show' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe nature in this context.
  • tv-series: The term 'tv-series' is a noun that refers to a type of television program, which is irrelevant in describing nature.
  • opus: While 'opus' is a noun, it refers to a work of art or music, which does not convey the idea of mystery or puzzlement about nature.
  • reason: The word 'reason' is a noun that indicates a cause or explanation, which does not align with the idea of nature being mysterious.
  • movie: The term 'movie' is a noun that refers to a film, which does not fit the context of describing nature's mysteriousness.
Correct answer: opus

Explanation: The term 'opus' is a noun that refers to a creative work, particularly in music or art. In this context, it suggests that nature is a grand creation, which aligns with the sentiment of beauty and exuberance expressed in the sentence.

Meaning: An 'opus' is a work, especially a musical composition, that is significant or noteworthy.

Wrong options:

  • show: The word 'show' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a creative work in this context.
  • tv-series: The term 'tv-series' is a noun that refers to a type of television program, which is not relevant to the description of nature as a creative work.
  • enigma: While 'enigma' fits the first blank, it does not describe the beauty or creative aspect of nature in this context.
  • reason: The word 'reason' is a noun that indicates a cause or explanation, which does not align with the idea of nature being a creative work.
  • movie: The term 'movie' is a noun that refers to a film, which does not fit the context of describing nature's creative essence.
Correct answer: reason

Explanation: The word 'reason' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates a cause or explanation for why bird melodies are referred to as songs. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the significance of these melodies.

Meaning: A 'reason' is a cause or explanation for something, in this case, why bird melodies are called songs.

Wrong options:

  • show: The word 'show' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not provide a cause or explanation in this context.
  • tv-series: The term 'tv-series' is a noun that refers to a type of television program, which is irrelevant in this context.
  • enigma: While 'enigma' fits the first blank, it does not provide a logical explanation for the bird melodies in this context.
  • opus: The term 'opus' refers to a creative work, which does not serve as a reason for why bird melodies are called songs.
  • movie: The term 'movie' is a noun that refers to a film, which does not fit the context of providing a reason for bird melodies.

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