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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #32105 Sociology

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Sociology is the study of human societies. It is usually as one of the social sciences and was as a subject in the late 18th century. However, the subject has only really gained as an academic subject in the 20th century through the work of writers such as Emile Durkheim, Max Weber and Talcott Parsons. One name that you may have heard of - Karl Marx - has probably done more to stimulate people's interest in the subject than anyone else, even though he lived and wrote in a period before Sociology became fully established as an academic discipline. Sociology, therefore, has a reasonably long history of development in Britain it has only been in the last 30 - 40 years that Sociology as an examined subject in the education system has achieved a level of prominence equivalent to or above most of the other subjects it is possible to study. At present, approximately 40,000 students sit an A-level Sociology exam, making it one of the most popular A-levels in our society.

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Correct answer: classed
Explanation: The word 'classed' fits grammatically as it is the past participle form of the verb 'class,' which is used here to indicate that sociology is categorized within the social sciences. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the classification of sociology.
Meaning: 'Classed' means to categorize or group something based on shared characteristics, indicating that sociology is recognized as part of the social sciences.
Wrong options:
lagged: 'Lagged' means to fall behind or delay, which does not fit the context of categorization.
settled: 'Settled' implies a state of being established or resolved, but it does not convey the idea of classification as effectively as 'classed.'
selected: 'Selected' means chosen from a group, which does not apply to the context of categorizing sociology within social sciences.
Correct answer: established
Explanation: The word 'established' is appropriate here as it indicates that sociology was formally recognized as a subject. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the formal introduction of sociology as an academic discipline.
Meaning: 'Established' means to set up or create something on a firm or permanent basis, indicating that sociology became a recognized field of study in the late 18th century.
Wrong options:
endangered: 'Endangered' refers to being at risk of extinction, which is irrelevant in this context of academic subjects.
envisaged: 'Envisaged' means to imagine or foresee, which does not convey the idea of formal recognition as effectively as 'established.'
entitled: 'Entitled' means to give a title or right to something, which does not fit the context of formally recognizing a subject.
Correct answer: acceptance
Explanation: The word 'acceptance' fits well as it indicates that sociology has gained recognition and approval as an academic subject. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the growing acknowledgment of sociology in academia.
Meaning: 'Acceptance' refers to the approval or recognition of something, indicating that sociology has become widely accepted as a legitimate field of study.
Wrong options:
adjusted: 'Adjusted' means to change or modify, which does not fit the context of gaining recognition.
angled: 'Angled' refers to a position or perspective, which is not relevant to the context of academic acceptance.
reluctance: 'Reluctance' means unwillingness, which is the opposite of what is intended in the context of gaining acceptance.
Correct answer: although
Explanation: The word 'although' serves as a conjunction that introduces a contrast, fitting grammatically and contextually to indicate that despite a long history of development, sociology's prominence in education is relatively recent.
Meaning: 'Although' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously, highlighting the contrast between sociology's history and its recent prominence.
Wrong options:
as: 'As' is a conjunction that indicates reason or time, which does not convey the contrast needed in this context.
almost: 'Almost' is an adverb indicating proximity but does not serve as a conjunction to introduce contrast.
though: 'Though' is similar to 'although' but is less formal and does not fit as smoothly in this context.

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