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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #4465 Graffiti

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There is an ongoing debate in Britain about whether examples of graffiti should be preserved as 'street art' regarded as vandalism of public property and therefore removed. The law considers graffiti to be a criminal act, and if , its creators can be arrested. Local officials spend significant amounts of time and money removing graffiti in response to complaints from the public, who proclaim that it makes an area look dirty and unsafe. Sometimes, however, the officials make complex decisions as to which graffiti should be retained, or even safeguarded. Certain pieces are admired by local people and even attract to the area. One example, by the graffiti artist known only as Banksy, vanished in 2013 and subsequently appeared at an auction. Local residents were outraged, believing that the graffiti belonged to and should not be made available for sale to a wealthy individual.

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Correct answer: or
Explanation: The word 'or' is used to present an alternative, indicating that graffiti can be viewed either as 'street art' or as vandalism. This fits grammatically as it connects two contrasting ideas, aligning with the context of the ongoing debate.
Meaning: 'Or' is a conjunction used to indicate a choice or alternative between two options.
Wrong options:
and: 'And' suggests addition rather than contrast, which does not fit the context of presenting opposing views.
but: 'But' introduces a contradiction, which is not suitable here as both views are part of the debate rather than opposing statements.
even: 'Even' is used to emphasize a surprising or unexpected element, which does not apply in this context.
Correct answer: caught
Explanation: The word 'caught' is the past participle form of the verb 'catch,' fitting grammatically as it follows 'if' in a conditional clause. It indicates that if graffiti creators are apprehended, they can be arrested, aligning with the legal context provided.
Meaning: 'Caught' means to be captured or apprehended, particularly in the context of being discovered while committing an act.
Wrong options:
to catch: 'To catch' is an infinitive form and does not fit grammatically in the conditional structure of the sentence.
catching: 'Catching' is a gerund form and does not work in this context as it does not fit the conditional clause structure.
catches: 'Catches' is the present tense form, which is not appropriate here as the sentence requires a past participle.
Correct answer: must
Explanation: The word 'must' indicates a strong obligation or necessity, fitting grammatically and contextually as it conveys that officials are required to make complex decisions regarding graffiti retention.
Meaning: 'Must' expresses necessity or obligation, indicating that officials have a duty to make these decisions.
Wrong options:
might: 'Might' suggests possibility rather than necessity, which does not convey the required sense of obligation in this context.
should: 'Should' implies a recommendation rather than a requirement, which is weaker than the obligation expressed by 'must.'
ought: 'Ought' is similar to 'should' and does not convey the same level of necessity as 'must'.
Correct answer: tourism
Explanation: The word 'tourism' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the activity of visiting places for pleasure. It aligns contextually with the idea of attracting visitors to the area due to admired graffiti.
Meaning: 'Tourism' refers to the business of providing services for people traveling for pleasure, indicating that the graffiti attracts visitors.
Wrong options:
sightseeing: 'Sightseeing' refers to the activity of visiting places of interest, but it does not fit as a noun that describes the overall concept of attracting visitors.
exploration: 'Exploration' implies a search or investigation, which does not fit the context of attracting visitors to admire graffiti.
visitation: 'Visitation' refers to the act of visiting, but it is less commonly used in this context compared to 'tourism,' which encompasses the broader concept.
Correct answer: them
Explanation: The word 'them' is a pronoun that correctly refers to the local residents, maintaining pronoun-antecedent agreement in number and gender. It fits contextually as it indicates the residents' belief about ownership of the graffiti.
Meaning: 'Them' is a pronoun used to refer to a group of people previously mentioned, in this case, the local residents.
Wrong options:
us: 'Us' implies inclusion of the speaker, which does not fit as the residents are expressing a belief about ownership separate from the auction context.
him or her: 'Him or her' is singular and does not match the plural antecedent of 'local residents,' making it grammatically incorrect.
they: 'They' is a pronoun that could refer to the residents, but it does not fit the possessive context of ownership as effectively as 'them.'

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