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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35704 Common good

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As normally used today, the phrase “common good” refers to those facilities or institutions that all or most members of a community agree are necessary to certain interests they have in common. A few of the things making up the common good in a modern democracy might include rights and freedoms, police and public safety, and safe and food supply.

certain ample ambient assure satisfy basic

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Correct answer: satisfy
Explanation: The verb 'satisfy' fits grammatically as it aligns with the subject 'facilities or institutions' and conveys the action of meeting certain interests. Contextually, it indicates that these institutions fulfill the needs of the community.
Meaning: 'Satisfy' means to meet the requirements or needs of something.
Wrong options:
certain: The word 'certain' is an adjective that does not function as a verb and cannot convey an action in this context.
assure: 'Assure' is a verb that means to guarantee or promise, but it does not fit the context of fulfilling interests.
basic: 'Basic' is an adjective that describes something fundamental, but it does not fit as an action word in this sentence.
ambient: 'Ambient' is an adjective that refers to the surrounding environment, which does not relate to the action of fulfilling interests.
ample: 'Ample' is an adjective meaning sufficient or more than enough, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
Correct answer: basic
Explanation: The word 'basic' is an adjective that describes fundamental rights and freedoms, fitting grammatically and contextually as it indicates the essential nature of these rights in a democracy.
Meaning: 'Basic' refers to something that is fundamental or essential.
Wrong options:
satisfy: 'Satisfy' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of rights or freedoms.
certain: 'Certain' is an adjective that does not specify a type of rights and is too vague in this context.
assure: 'Assure' is a verb that does not describe rights or freedoms and does not fit grammatically.
ambient: 'Ambient' is an adjective that refers to the surrounding environment, which does not relate to rights or freedoms.
ample: 'Ample' is an adjective meaning sufficient, but it does not describe the nature of rights.
Correct answer: ample
Explanation: The word 'ample' is an adjective that describes a sufficient quantity of food supply, fitting grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the adequacy of the food available to the community.
Meaning: 'Ample' means more than enough or sufficient in quantity.
Wrong options:
satisfy: 'Satisfy' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the quantity of food supply.
certain: 'Certain' is an adjective that does not describe the quantity and is too vague in this context.
assure: 'Assure' is a verb that does not relate to the quantity of food supply and does not fit grammatically.
basic: 'Basic' is an adjective that refers to fundamental aspects, but it does not convey the idea of sufficiency in quantity.
ambient: 'Ambient' is an adjective that refers to the surrounding environment, which does not relate to the quantity of food supply.

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