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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #37110 Working Heritage

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In this role, due to their working heritage, Border Collies are very demanding, playful, and energetic. They thrive best in households that can provide them with plenty of play and exercise, either with humans or other dogs. Due to their demanding personalities and need for mental and exercise, many Border Collies develop problematic behaviors in households that are not able to provide for their needs. They are infamous for chewing holes in walls and furniture, and scraping and hole digging, due to boredom. Border Collies may exhibit a strong desire to herd, a trait they may show with small children, cats, and other dogs. The breed's herding trait has been deliberately encouraged, as it was in the dogs from which the Border Collie was developed, by selective breeding for many generations. However, being trainable, they can live amicably with other pets if given proper socialization training. The American Border Collie Association recommends that potential owners, before taking on the breed as a household pet, should be sure they can provide regular exercise with the collie's high energy and prodigious stamina. A working collie may run many miles a day, using its experience, personality and intelligence to control challenging livestock. These dogs will become and frustrated if left in isolation, ignored or inactive. Like many working breeds, Border Collies can be motion-sensitive and may chase moving vehicles and bicycles, but this behavior can be modified by training. Some of the more difficult behaviors require patience, as they are developmental and may disappear as the dog matures.

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Correct answer: stimulation
Explanation: The word 'stimulation' fits grammatically as it is a noun that complements the need for mental engagement, aligning with the context of Border Collies requiring mental and physical activity. It matches the plural form 'needs' and conveys the idea of providing mental challenges.
Meaning: 'Stimulation' refers to activities or experiences that engage the mind, keeping it active and alert, which is essential for Border Collies.
Wrong options:
establishment: 'Establishment' refers to the act of setting up or creating something, which does not relate to the mental engagement needed by the dogs.
estimation: 'Estimation' means making an approximate judgment or calculation, which is irrelevant in the context of mental engagement.
condition: 'Condition' refers to the state of something, which does not convey the active engagement required for the dogs' mental needs.
Correct answer: destructive
Explanation: The word 'destructive' is an adjective that describes the type of behaviors exhibited by Border Collies when bored. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it aligns with the negative consequences of their actions.
Meaning: 'Destructive' means causing damage or harm, which accurately describes the behaviors of chewing and digging that can occur due to boredom.
Wrong options:
abrupt: 'Abrupt' means sudden or unexpected, which does not accurately describe the ongoing behaviors of chewing and digging.
mild: 'Mild' suggests gentleness or a lack of intensity, which contradicts the serious nature of the behaviors being described.
periodical: 'Periodical' refers to something occurring at intervals, which does not fit the context of consistent destructive behaviors.
Correct answer: eminently
Explanation: The word 'eminently' is an adverb that emphasizes the high degree of trainability of Border Collies. It fits grammatically and contextually, enhancing the description of their trainability.
Meaning: 'Eminently' means to a notable or high degree, indicating that Border Collies are very trainable.
Wrong options:
whole: 'Whole' refers to something complete or entire, which does not convey the degree of trainability.
mostly: 'Mostly' implies a majority but not totality, which weakens the assertion of their trainability.
minor: 'Minor' suggests something of lesser importance or degree, which contradicts the intended meaning of high trainability.
Correct answer: commensurate
Explanation: The word 'commensurate' is an adjective that means corresponding in size or degree; it fits grammatically and contextually, indicating that the exercise provided should match the energy levels of the collie.
Meaning: 'Commensurate' means equal in measure or extent, emphasizing the need for exercise that is appropriate for the dog's energy and stamina.
Wrong options:
collaborative: 'Collaborative' refers to working together, which does not fit the context of matching exercise levels.
collective: 'Collective' means done by people acting as a group, which is irrelevant in the context of individual exercise needs.
evenly: 'Evenly' suggests uniformity, which does not convey the idea of matching energy levels appropriately.
Correct answer: distressed
Explanation: The word 'distressed' is an adjective that describes the emotional state of the dogs when they are left inactive or ignored. It fits grammatically and contextually, conveying the negative impact of isolation.
Meaning: 'Distressed' means experiencing anxiety or sorrow, which accurately reflects the emotional state of the dogs in such situations.
Wrong options:
tossed: 'Tossed' means thrown or moved with force, which does not relate to the emotional state of the dogs.
pinched: 'Pinched' refers to squeezing or compressing, which is not relevant to the context of emotional distress.
consistent: 'Consistent' means unchanging in nature, which contradicts the idea of an emotional response to isolation.

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