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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #964 Film

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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear: Select the appropriate answer choice for each blank.

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Film is where art meets commerce. Orson Welles said: “A painter just needs a brush and the writer just needs a pen, but the producer needs an army.” And an army needs money. A producer is just like an entrepreneur, we money to make films. First we need to find an original idea or a book or a play and purchase the rights, then we need money to develop that idea often a reasonably small sum. , to commission a writer for the screenplay isn't something you would want to gamble your own money on, so you find a partner. We are lucky here in the UK, as we have Film4, BBC Films and the UK Film Council, all of are good places to develop an idea. Producing in Britain is very different to producing in America or Europe because the economic dynamic is different.

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Correct answer: As
Explanation: The word 'As' is used to indicate a relationship or comparison, fitting grammatically and contextually as it introduces the quote from Orson Welles, establishing a comparison between the roles of different artists and producers.
Meaning: 'As' is a conjunction used to indicate the reason or manner in which something is done, in this case, relating the nature of film production to art and commerce.
Wrong options:
So: 'So' indicates a consequence or result, which does not fit the context of introducing a quote or comparison.
For: 'For' typically indicates purpose or reason, which does not align with the comparative structure needed here.
What: 'What' is an interrogative pronoun, which does not grammatically fit in this context.
Correct answer: raise
Explanation: The verb 'raise' is correctly used here in the context of collecting or obtaining money, fitting grammatically as it aligns with the subject 'we' and the action of acquiring funds.
Meaning: 'Raise' means to collect or gather, especially in terms of money, which is essential for film production.
Wrong options:
arise: 'Arise' means to come into being or to occur, which does not fit the context of actively collecting money.
rise: 'Rise' means to move upward or increase, but it does not convey the action of collecting funds as needed here.
arouse: 'Arouse' means to evoke or awaken a feeling, which is unrelated to the context of obtaining money.
Correct answer: Besides
Explanation: The word 'Besides' is used to introduce an additional point, fitting grammatically and contextually as it adds to the previous statement about needing money for commissioning a writer.
Meaning: 'Besides' means 'in addition to' or 'also,' indicating that there are further considerations to take into account.
Wrong options:
However: 'However' introduces a contrast, which does not fit the context of adding information.
Certainly: 'Certainly' expresses agreement or affirmation, which does not serve the purpose of adding additional information here.
Therefore: 'Therefore' indicates a conclusion or result, which is not appropriate for introducing an additional point.
Correct answer: which
Explanation: The word 'which' is a relative pronoun that introduces a clause providing additional information about the Film4, BBC Films, and the UK Film Council, fitting grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Which' is used to refer to a specific thing or group previously mentioned, in this case, the organizations that are good for developing ideas.
Wrong options:
them: 'Them' is a pronoun that does not introduce a clause and does not fit grammatically in this context.
that: 'That' could be used, but it is less appropriate than 'which' for non-restrictive clauses providing additional information.
those: 'Those' is a demonstrative pronoun that does not grammatically fit as it does not introduce a clause.
Correct answer: even
Explanation: The word 'even' is used to emphasize a comparison, fitting grammatically and contextually as it highlights the difference in production dynamics between Britain and Europe.
Meaning: 'Even' is used to indicate something surprising or unexpected, in this case, the difference in production dynamics.
Wrong options:
still: 'Still' implies continuity or persistence, which does not convey the comparative emphasis needed here.
both: 'Both' suggests two items or groups, which does not fit the context of comparing Britain to Europe.
and: 'And' is a conjunction that simply connects ideas, lacking the comparative emphasis required in this context.

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