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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #31682 Secondary School

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Secondary school can be a lonely place for who don't have a best friend or a group of friends. Young people will be more skilled in the art of making genuine friends (and keeping them) if they know how to be , are optimistic about life, have some social skills and have a relationship with a parent/carer that includes talk.

free adolescents support assertive trusted basic honest peace enhance revise

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Correct answer: adolescents
Explanation: The term 'adolescents' refers specifically to young people in their teenage years, which fits the context of secondary school. It is a noun that aligns with the subject of the sentence, indicating who might feel lonely in that environment.
Meaning: 'Adolescents' are individuals in the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, typically aged between 13 and 19.
Wrong options:
support: 'Support' is a noun that refers to assistance or help, which does not fit as it does not describe a group of people.
honest: 'Honest' is an adjective that describes a quality of truthfulness, which does not fit as it does not refer to a person or group.
basic: 'Basic' is an adjective that describes something fundamental, which does not apply to a group of individuals.
enhance: 'Enhance' is a verb meaning to improve or increase, which does not fit as it does not refer to a person or group.
revise: 'Revise' is a verb meaning to review or alter, which does not fit in this context as it does not refer to a group of people.
peace: 'Peace' is a noun that refers to a state of tranquility, which does not describe individuals in a school setting.
free: 'Free' is an adjective that describes a lack of restriction, which does not apply to a group of individuals.
Correct answer: trusted
Explanation: The word 'trusted' is an adjective that describes friends who are reliable and dependable. This fits the context of the sentence, emphasizing the importance of having friends who can be counted on.
Meaning: 'Trusted' refers to someone who is reliable and can be depended upon, especially in a friendship context.
Wrong options:
adolescents: 'Adolescents' is a noun referring to young people, which does not fit as it does not describe the quality of friends.
support: 'Support' is a noun that refers to assistance, which does not describe a type of friend.
honest: 'Honest' is an adjective that describes truthfulness, which does not fit as it does not describe the reliability of friends.
basic: 'Basic' is an adjective that describes something fundamental, which does not apply to the quality of friends.
enhance: 'Enhance' is a verb meaning to improve, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of friend.
peace: 'Peace' is a noun that refers to tranquility, which does not describe friends.
free: 'Free' is an adjective that describes a lack of restriction, which does not apply to the context of friendship.
Correct answer: assertive
Explanation: The term 'assertive' is an adjective that describes someone who is confident and able to express their opinions and needs clearly. This is crucial for making genuine friends, as it indicates the ability to communicate effectively.
Meaning: 'Assertive' refers to the quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive.
Wrong options:
adolescents: 'Adolescents' is a noun referring to young people, which does not fit as it does not describe a quality or skill.
support: 'Support' is a noun that refers to assistance, which does not fit as it does not describe a personal quality.
honest: 'Honest' is an adjective that describes truthfulness, which does not fit as it does not relate to the ability to communicate effectively.
basic: 'Basic' is an adjective that describes something fundamental, which does not apply to the skill of making friends.
enhance: 'Enhance' is a verb meaning to improve, which does not fit as it does not describe a personal quality.
peace: 'Peace' is a noun that refers to tranquility, which does not describe a personal quality.
free: 'Free' is an adjective that describes a lack of restriction, which does not apply to the context of communication.
Correct answer: basic
Explanation: The word 'basic' is an adjective that describes fundamental social skills necessary for interaction. This fits the context as it emphasizes the essential skills needed for making friends.
Meaning: 'Basic' refers to something that is fundamental or essential, particularly in the context of social skills.
Wrong options:
adolescents: 'Adolescents' is a noun referring to young people, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of skill.
support: 'Support' is a noun that refers to assistance, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill.
honest: 'Honest' is an adjective that describes truthfulness, which does not fit as it does not relate to the fundamental nature of skills.
assertive: 'Assertive' is an adjective that describes a quality of confidence, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of skill.
enhance: 'Enhance' is a verb meaning to improve, which does not fit as it does not describe a skill.
peace: 'Peace' is a noun that refers to tranquility, which does not describe a skill.
free: 'Free' is an adjective that describes a lack of restriction, which does not apply to the context of social skills.
Correct answer: honest
Explanation: The term 'honest' is an adjective that describes communication that is truthful and sincere. This is essential in building a strong relationship with a parent or carer, as it fosters trust and openness.
Meaning: 'Honest' refers to being truthful and sincere in communication.
Wrong options:
adolescents: 'Adolescents' is a noun referring to young people, which does not fit as it does not describe a quality of communication.
support: 'Support' is a noun that refers to assistance, which does not fit as it does not describe the nature of talk.
basic: 'Basic' is an adjective that describes something fundamental, which does not fit as it does not relate to the quality of communication.
assertive: 'Assertive' is an adjective that describes confidence in communication, which does not fit as it does not specifically denote truthfulness.
enhance: 'Enhance' is a verb meaning to improve, which does not fit as it does not describe a quality of talk.
peace: 'Peace' is a noun that refers to tranquility, which does not describe the nature of communication.
free: 'Free' is an adjective that describes a lack of restriction, which does not apply to the context of honest communication.

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