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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #31627 Anthropologists

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It is commonly said by anthropologists that primitive man is less and more completely moulded by his than civilised man. This contains an of truth. Simpler societies are more uniform, in the sense that they call for, and provide opportunities for, a far diversity of individual skills and occupations than the more complex and societies. Increasing individualisation in this sense is a necessary product of modern advanced society and runs through all its activities from top to bottom. But it would be a serious error to set up an antithesis between this process of individualisation and the growing strength and cohesion of society.

smaller straight greater excess individual advanced society element

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Correct answer: individual
Explanation: The word 'individual' fits grammatically as it serves as a noun that describes a person or a single entity. In the context of the sentence, it contrasts with the idea of being moulded by society, highlighting the difference between primitive and civilised man.
Meaning: Individual refers to a single human being as distinct from a group.
Wrong options:
straight: 'Straight' is an adjective that describes direction or alignment, which does not relate to the context of personal characteristics.
society: 'Society' is a noun that refers to a community or group of people, which does not fit as it does not describe a personal trait.
smaller: 'Smaller' is an adjective that describes size, which is irrelevant in the context of personal characteristics.
greater: 'Greater' is an adjective that indicates a larger amount or degree, which does not apply to the context of individuality.
advanced: 'Advanced' is an adjective that describes a higher level of development, which does not fit the context of personal traits.
excess: 'Excess' is a noun that refers to an amount that is more than necessary, which does not relate to the concept of individuality.
element: 'Element' is a noun that refers to a part or aspect of something, which does not fit as it does not describe a personal characteristic.
Correct answer: society
Explanation: The term 'society' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to a structured community of people. In this context, it contrasts with the individual, emphasizing how primitive man is shaped by societal influences rather than personal choices.
Meaning: Society refers to a group of individuals living together in a more or less ordered community.
Wrong options:
straight: 'Straight' is an adjective that does not relate to the concept of a community or group.
individual: 'Individual' is a noun that refers to a single person, which does not fit as it does not describe a collective influence.
smaller: 'Smaller' is an adjective that describes size, which does not apply to the context of a community.
greater: 'Greater' is an adjective that indicates a larger amount or degree, which does not fit the context of a community.
advanced: 'Advanced' is an adjective that describes a higher level of development, which does not relate to the concept of a community.
excess: 'Excess' is a noun that refers to an amount that is more than necessary, which does not fit the context of a community.
element: 'Element' is a noun that refers to a part or aspect of something, which does not fit as it does not describe a community.
Correct answer: element
Explanation: The word 'element' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to a fundamental or essential part of something. In this context, it indicates that there is a basic truth in the statement about primitive and civilised man.
Meaning: Element refers to a fundamental or essential part of a larger whole.
Wrong options:
straight: 'Straight' is an adjective that does not relate to the concept of truth or fundamental aspects.
individual: 'Individual' is a noun that refers to a single person, which does not fit as it does not describe a part of a statement.
society: 'Society' is a noun that refers to a community, which does not fit as it does not describe a part of the truth being discussed.
smaller: 'Smaller' is an adjective that describes size, which does not apply to the context of truth or elements of a statement.
greater: 'Greater' is an adjective that indicates a larger amount or degree, which does not fit the context of a fundamental truth.
excess: 'Excess' is a noun that refers to an amount that is more than necessary, which does not fit the context of truth.
advanced: 'Advanced' is an adjective that describes a higher level of development, which does not relate to the concept of a fundamental truth.
Correct answer: smaller
Explanation: The word 'smaller' fits grammatically as an adjective that describes a lesser degree of diversity. In this context, it emphasizes the limited variety of skills and occupations in simpler societies compared to more complex ones.
Meaning: Smaller refers to a lesser size or amount, in this case, indicating reduced diversity.
Wrong options:
straight: 'Straight' is an adjective that describes direction or alignment, which does not relate to the context of diversity.
individual: 'Individual' is a noun that refers to a single person, which does not fit as it does not describe a degree of diversity.
society: 'Society' is a noun that refers to a community, which does not fit as it does not describe a degree of diversity.
greater: 'Greater' is an adjective that indicates a larger amount or degree, which contradicts the context of reduced diversity.
advanced: 'Advanced' is an adjective that describes a higher level of development, which does not fit the context of diversity.
excess: 'Excess' is a noun that refers to an amount that is more than necessary, which does not apply to the context of diversity.
element: 'Element' is a noun that refers to a part or aspect of something, which does not fit as it does not describe a degree of diversity.
Correct answer: advanced
Explanation: The word 'advanced' fits grammatically as an adjective that describes societies with a higher level of complexity and development. In this context, it contrasts with simpler societies, highlighting the evolution of societal structures.
Meaning: Advanced refers to a higher level of development or complexity.
Wrong options:
straight: 'Straight' is an adjective that describes direction or alignment, which does not relate to the context of societal complexity.
individual: 'Individual' is a noun that refers to a single person, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of society.
society: 'Society' is a noun that refers to a community, which does not fit as it does not describe a level of development.
smaller: 'Smaller' is an adjective that describes size, which does not apply to the context of societal complexity.
greater: 'Greater' is an adjective that indicates a larger amount or degree, which does not fit the context of advanced societies.
excess: 'Excess' is a noun that refers to an amount that is more than necessary, which does not fit the context of societal development.
element: 'Element' is a noun that refers to a part or aspect of something, which does not fit as it does not describe a level of societal complexity.

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