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The more mature ambition to throw things swiftly and accurately, which is the origin of most games, probably has its roots in the ages when the possession of a weapon and the ability to throw it with force and accuracy meant the difference between eating and starving. It is significant that such weapons were and brought to their final form at an early stage in history. If we were restricted to the same , it is doubtful if we could produce better bows and arrows than those that destroyed the armies of the past. The arrow was the first true weapon capable of maintaining direction over considerable . It was to be centuries before man himself could fly.

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Correct answer: outdoor
Explanation: The term 'outdoor' fits grammatically as it describes games that are played outside, aligning with the context of the sentence which discusses the origin of games related to throwing. It is an adjective that modifies 'games' appropriately, indicating the setting in which these activities occur.
Meaning: 'Outdoor' refers to activities or games that take place outside, in open air, as opposed to indoors.
Wrong options:
exterior: The word 'exterior' refers to the outer surface or structure of something, which does not fit the context of describing games.
outside: While 'outside' could imply a similar meaning, it is an adverb and does not function as an adjective to modify 'games' in this context.
external: 'External' generally refers to something that is on the outside or outer part, but it is not commonly used to describe types of games, making it less suitable.
Correct answer: suitable
Explanation: The word 'suitable' is an adjective that describes a weapon that is appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose, which aligns with the context of the sentence discussing the importance of having the right weapon. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'weapon' correctly.
Meaning: 'Suitable' means appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
Wrong options:
feeting: 'Feeting' is not a standard English word and does not convey a clear meaning in this context, making it unsuitable.
related: 'Related' implies a connection but does not convey the idea of appropriateness or fitness for use, which is essential in this context.
chosen: 'Chosen' suggests selection but does not imply that the weapon is appropriate or fitting, which is what the sentence requires.
Correct answer: produced
Explanation: The verb 'produced' fits grammatically as it indicates the action of creating or manufacturing weapons. It aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the development of weapons in history, making it the most logical choice.
Meaning: 'Produced' means to create or manufacture something, particularly in a systematic way.
Wrong options:
invented: While 'invented' could fit, it implies the creation of something new rather than the broader process of making, which 'produced' encompasses.
planed: 'Planed' is a verb that refers to smoothing a surface and does not relate to the context of weapon creation, making it irrelevant here.
imagined: 'Imagined' suggests a conceptualization rather than a physical creation, which does not fit the context of discussing actual weapons.
Correct answer: materials
Explanation: The noun 'materials' fits grammatically as it refers to the substances used to create weapons. It aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the limitations of resources available for weapon production.
Meaning: 'Materials' refers to the substances or components used to make something, in this case, weapons.
Wrong options:
matters: 'Matters' refers to subjects or topics and does not fit the context of discussing physical substances used in weapon making.
substances: While 'substances' could fit, it is less specific than 'materials' and does not convey the same level of appropriateness in this context.
sources: 'Sources' implies origins or places from which something comes, but it does not specifically refer to the physical components needed for weapon creation.
Correct answer: distances
Explanation: The noun 'distances' fits grammatically as it refers to the measurable extent of space between two points, which is relevant to the context of arrows maintaining direction. It logically completes the sentence discussing the capabilities of the arrow as a weapon.
Meaning: 'Distances' refers to the spaces between points, particularly in terms of how far something can travel.
Wrong options:
lenghts: 'Lenghts' is a misspelling of 'lengths' and does not fit the context of measuring space in this way.
extents: 'Extents' refers to the range or scope of something but is less commonly used in this context compared to 'distances.'
areas: 'Areas' refers to specific regions or spaces but does not convey the idea of measurable space in the same way that 'distances' does.

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