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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48159 Anger

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Anger is a powerful emotion that can motivate us to action against injustice, but it can also lead us to make rash decisions or harm others. How can we use anger in a positive and productive way? According to experts, the key is to understand the root cause of our anger, plan how to address it, and wait until we cool off before . Anger can give us a false sense of certainty and clarity, making us think that we know the best solution to a problem. However, this can us to other perspectives or alternatives. By reflecting on why we are angry and what our goal is, we can avoid acting impulsively or aggressively. Anger can inspire us to make positive changes in our personal lives, our communities, or the world. Instead of feeling hopeless or helpless about issues that anger us, we can channel our energy into actions, such as contacting elected officials, attending protests, or donating to charitable organizations. We can also use our anger to accomplish tasks that we have been , such as volunteering, apologizing, or learning something new.

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Correct answer: take
Explanation: The verb 'take' fits grammatically as it is commonly used in the phrase 'take action,' which means to initiate a response or do something about a situation. This aligns with the context of using anger to motivate action against injustice.
Meaning: 'Take' in this context means to initiate or engage in an action, particularly in response to a situation that requires attention.
Wrong options:
put: 'Put' does not commonly collocate with 'action' in this context; it implies placing something somewhere rather than initiating a response.
make: 'Make' could imply creating something but does not fit the common phrase 'make action,' which is not standard English usage.
pay: 'Pay' typically relates to financial transactions or debts and does not fit the context of initiating action.
Correct answer: acting
Explanation: The gerund 'acting' is the correct form here as it follows the preposition 'before,' which requires a gerund to indicate an ongoing action. This fits contextually as it refers to the action taken after cooling off.
Meaning: 'Acting' refers to the process of taking action or doing something, particularly in response to a situation.
Wrong options:
of action: 'Of action' is a phrase that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not convey the intended meaning of performing an action.
act: 'Act' is an infinitive form and does not fit after 'before,' which requires a gerund in this context.
to act: 'To act' is also an infinitive and does not fit the grammatical structure required after 'before'.
Correct answer: blind
Explanation: The verb 'blind' fits grammatically as it describes the action of preventing someone from seeing or understanding something. Contextually, it aligns with the idea that anger can obscure our judgment and awareness of other perspectives.
Meaning: 'Blind' means to prevent someone from seeing or understanding something clearly, often due to strong emotions like anger.
Wrong options:
force: 'Force' implies coercion or compulsion, which does not fit the context of obscuring perspectives due to anger.
confuse: 'Confuse' suggests a lack of clarity but does not convey the same strong sense of being unable to see alternatives as 'blind' does.
block: 'Block' implies obstruction but does not capture the emotional aspect of being unable to perceive other viewpoints as effectively as 'blind'.
Correct answer: constructive
Explanation: The adjective 'constructive' fits grammatically as it describes actions that are beneficial and aimed at building or improving situations. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of using anger positively to create change.
Meaning: 'Constructive' means having a positive effect or contributing to improvement, especially in the context of actions taken in response to anger.
Wrong options:
comparative: 'Comparative' refers to comparing things and does not fit the context of actions taken in response to anger.
widespread: 'Widespread' describes something that is common or prevalent, which does not fit the context of actions that are aimed at positive change.
prior: 'Prior' means earlier in time and does not relate to the context of taking action in response to anger.
Correct answer: putting off
Explanation: The phrase 'putting off' fits grammatically as it is a phrasal verb meaning to delay or postpone something. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of tasks that have been delayed due to various reasons.
Meaning: 'Putting off' means to delay or postpone an action or task, often leading to a backlog of responsibilities.
Wrong options:
breaking down: 'Breaking down' implies a failure or collapse, which does not fit the context of delaying tasks.
setting out: 'Setting out' means to begin a journey or task, which does not convey the idea of postponement.
keeping up: 'Keeping up' refers to maintaining pace or staying current, which does not relate to the concept of delaying tasks.

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