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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46988 Scandinavian

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The Vikings were Scandinavian pirates who raided other countries. People called them the North men, they came from the north. the Scandinavians were peaceful farmers, but when life became difficult in their cold homelands some of the more adventurous ones turned to piracy. They sailed in long ships to Iceland, Greenland, and North America. From AD 787 onward they began raiding Britain, Ireland, and France. They went as far south as Spain and Italy. Many of them in the lands they visited. They fou nded Dublin, Nottingham, and many other towns. One Viking group, the Rus, went east Russia is named them.

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Correct answer: because
Explanation: The word 'because' introduces a reason, explaining why the Vikings were called Northmen, which fits grammatically and contextually as it connects the two clauses logically.
Meaning: 'Because' means 'for the reason that' and is used to provide an explanation or justification for something.
Wrong options:
so: 'So' indicates a consequence rather than a reason, making it unsuitable for this context.
but: 'But' introduces a contrast, which does not align with the explanatory nature of the sentence.
while: 'While' suggests simultaneity or contrast, which does not fit the causal relationship needed here.
Correct answer: Most of
Explanation: 'Most of' correctly quantifies the subject 'the Scandinavians,' indicating that a majority were peaceful farmers, fitting both grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Most of' refers to the greater part of a group, indicating that the majority of Scandinavians were peaceful farmers.
Wrong options:
The all: 'The all' is not a standard phrase in English and does not grammatically fit as a quantifier here.
The some: 'The some' is incorrect as it implies a specific subset, which does not convey the intended meaning of the majority.
Whole: 'Whole' suggests entirety but does not fit grammatically with 'the Scandinavians' as it lacks the necessary quantifying structure.
Correct answer: even
Explanation: The word 'even' emphasizes the extent of the Vikings' travels, suggesting they went to surprising places, fitting well in the context of their adventurous nature.
Meaning: 'Even' is used to indicate something surprising or unexpected, enhancing the statement about their travels to southern regions.
Wrong options:
too: 'Too' implies excessiveness, which does not fit the context of their travels as it lacks the intended emphasis.
after: 'After' indicates a sequence rather than an extent, making it unsuitable for this context.
thus: 'Thus' implies a conclusion or result, which does not align with the intended meaning of emphasizing their travels.
Correct answer: settled
Explanation: The word 'settled' indicates that the Vikings established themselves in the lands they visited, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes their actions.
Meaning: 'Settled' means to establish a residence or community in a new place, which accurately describes what the Vikings did in the lands they raided.
Wrong options:
landed: 'Landed' refers to arriving on land but does not imply establishing a community, making it less suitable here.
united: 'United' suggests coming together but does not convey the idea of establishing a home or community in a new land.
colonized: 'Colonized' implies a more formal establishment of control over a territory, which is not the intended meaning in this context.
Correct answer: after
Explanation: The word 'after' indicates that the name of Russia was derived from the Viking group, fitting grammatically and contextually as it shows the relationship between the two.
Meaning: 'After' means following in time or order, indicating that Russia was named in relation to the Rus Vikings.
Wrong options:
for: 'For' suggests purpose or reason, which does not fit the context of naming.
as: 'As' implies a role or function, which does not convey the relationship of naming in this context.
with: 'With' indicates accompaniment, which does not align with the intended meaning of naming derived from the Vikings.

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