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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #34334 Reading

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Reading is an active process, not a one. We always read within a context, and this affects what we notice and what seems to matter. We always have a purpose in reading a text, and this will shape how we it. Our purpose and background knowledge will also the strategies we use to read the text.

specific passive instinct inquire active determine approach

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Correct answer: passive
Explanation: The word 'passive' is an adjective that describes a state of being acted upon rather than taking action. In this context, it contrasts with 'active,' which is essential for understanding the nature of reading as an engaging process.
Meaning: 'Passive' refers to a state where one is not actively participating or engaging.
Wrong options:
active: 'Active' is the opposite of 'passive' and does not fit the context of describing reading as not being a passive process.
approach: 'Approach' is a noun or verb that refers to a method or way of doing something, which does not fit as a descriptor for the process of reading.
specific: 'Specific' is an adjective that describes something clearly defined, which does not relate to the nature of reading as active or passive.
inquire: 'Inquire' is a verb meaning to ask for information, which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
determine: 'Determine' is a verb that means to decide or conclude something, which does not fit as a description of reading's nature.
instinct: 'Instinct' is a noun that refers to an innate behavior, which does not relate to the active or passive nature of reading.
Correct answer: specific
Explanation: The term 'specific' is an adjective that indicates something clearly defined or identified. In this context, it emphasizes that reading occurs within a particular context that influences our understanding.
Meaning: 'Specific' means clearly defined or identified, indicating a particular context.
Wrong options:
active: 'Active' is an adjective that describes engagement, which does not fit as a descriptor for the context of reading.
approach: 'Approach' is a noun or verb that refers to a method or way of doing something, which does not fit as a descriptor for context.
passive: 'Passive' is an adjective that describes a lack of action, which does not relate to the context of reading.
inquire: 'Inquire' is a verb meaning to ask for information, which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
determine: 'Determine' is a verb that means to decide or conclude something, which does not fit as a description of context.
instinct: 'Instinct' is a noun that refers to an innate behavior, which does not relate to the context of reading.
Correct answer: approach
Explanation: The word 'approach' serves as a noun that refers to the method or way we engage with a text. This fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how our purpose shapes our interaction with reading material.
Meaning: 'Approach' refers to a way of dealing with something, in this case, how we read a text.
Wrong options:
active: 'Active' is an adjective that describes engagement, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
passive: 'Passive' is an adjective that describes a lack of action, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
specific: 'Specific' is an adjective that describes something clearly defined, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
inquire: 'Inquire' is a verb meaning to ask for information, which does not fit as it does not relate to how we read a text.
determine: 'Determine' is a verb that means to decide or conclude something, which does not fit as it does not describe how we read.
instinct: 'Instinct' is a noun that refers to an innate behavior, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: determine
Explanation: The word 'determine' is a verb that means to decide or conclude something. In this context, it indicates that our purpose and background knowledge influence the strategies we choose for reading.
Meaning: 'Determine' means to decide or conclude something, indicating influence over reading strategies.
Wrong options:
active: 'Active' is an adjective that describes engagement, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
passive: 'Passive' is an adjective that describes a lack of action, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
specific: 'Specific' is an adjective that describes something clearly defined, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
approach: 'Approach' is a noun or verb that refers to a method or way of doing something, which does not fit as it does not indicate influence over strategies.
inquire: 'Inquire' is a verb meaning to ask for information, which does not fit as it does not relate to determining strategies.
instinct: 'Instinct' is a noun that refers to an innate behavior, which does not fit as a verb in this context.

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