Critical Role of University - Marvel Education

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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #30463 Critical Role of University

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Universities are, of course, the primary centers of intellectual life in modern society. Therefore, they are a center of criticism: criticism of society and of the dominant in it, especially its politics, by sections of both the and the student bodies. This critical of the university, as the place where ideas are born and where support for criticism is among students, who form the mass base for many protest movements, has been true for a long time and in many countries.

semester role found trends key staff participation revealed

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: key
Explanation: The word 'key' functions as an adjective that describes the importance of the university as a center of criticism. It fits grammatically and contextually, emphasizing the essential role universities play in intellectual discourse.
Meaning: 'Key' means crucial or essential, indicating that universities are vital centers for criticism.
Wrong options:
semester: 'Semester' refers to an academic term and does not relate to the concept of being a center of criticism.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe a noun like 'center.'
found: 'Found' is a verb that does not appropriately describe the noun 'center' in this context.
staff: 'Staff' is a noun that does not describe the nature of the center but rather refers to the people working there.
trends: 'Trends' is a noun that does not describe the center itself and is not relevant in this context.
participation: 'Participation' is a noun that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not describe the center.
Correct answer: trends
Explanation: The term 'trends' refers to the prevailing patterns or movements within society, making it contextually appropriate as it describes what is being criticized. It fits grammatically as a plural noun following 'dominant.'
Meaning: 'Trends' refers to general directions in which something is developing or changing, particularly in society.
Wrong options:
semester: 'Semester' does not relate to societal patterns and is irrelevant in this context.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot describe a noun like 'dominant.'
key: 'Key' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a noun in this context.
staff: 'Staff' is a noun referring to people and does not relate to societal patterns.
found: 'Found' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it cannot describe trends.
participation: 'Participation' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of societal trends.
Correct answer: staff
Explanation: The word 'staff' refers to the employees or faculty members of the university, making it contextually relevant as it indicates who is involved in the criticism alongside students. It fits grammatically as a plural noun.
Meaning: 'Staff' refers to the group of people employed at an institution, particularly in an academic context.
Wrong options:
semester: 'Semester' does not relate to the people involved in criticism and is irrelevant here.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot describe a noun like 'bodies.'
key: 'Key' is an adjective that does not describe a group of people and is not relevant in this context.
trends: 'Trends' is a noun that does not refer to people and is not appropriate here.
found: 'Found' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it cannot describe a group of people.
participation: 'Participation' is a noun that does not refer to the people involved in criticism.
Correct answer: role
Explanation: The term 'role' refers to the function or position that the university holds in society, making it contextually appropriate as it describes the university's involvement in criticism. It fits grammatically as a noun following 'critical.'
Meaning: 'Role' refers to the function or part played by someone or something in a particular situation.
Wrong options:
semester: 'Semester' does not relate to the function of the university and is irrelevant in this context.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a verb that does not fit as it cannot describe a noun like 'critical.'
key: 'Key' is an adjective that does not describe a function and is not relevant here.
staff: 'Staff' is a noun that does not describe the function of the university in this context.
found: 'Found' is a verb that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it cannot describe a role.
participation: 'Participation' is a noun that does not relate to the function of the university.
Correct answer: found
Explanation: The word 'found' is a verb that indicates the existence or discovery of support for criticism among students. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes what is present in the university environment.
Meaning: 'Found' means to discover or establish something, in this case, support for criticism.
Wrong options:
semester: 'Semester' does not relate to the existence of support and is irrelevant in this context.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe the presence of support.
key: 'Key' is an adjective that does not describe the existence of support and is not relevant here.
staff: 'Staff' is a noun that does not relate to the presence of support among students.
trends: 'Trends' is a noun that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it cannot describe support.
participation: 'Participation' is a noun that does not relate to the existence of support.

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