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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #35705 Jupiter’s moon Europa

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Scientists preparing for NASA's proposed Jupiter icy Moons Orbiter believe that Jupiter's moons Europa may be a corrosive mixture of acid and peroxide. Thus, it may not be the place for life to exist as was thought possibly to be the case. , all the information we have about Europa comes from the spacecraft Galileo, which completed its mission to study. the general perception of Europa is of a frozen crust of water ice harbouring a salty subterranean ocean kilometre below, researchers studying the most measurements say light reflected from the moons icy surface bears the spectral fingerprints of hydrogen peroxide and strong acids, , they accept that it could just be a thin surface dusting and might not come from the ocean below.

ideally ideal recent Virtually whereas thus Although actually however

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Correct answer: ideal
Explanation: The word 'ideal' fits grammatically as an adjective describing the noun 'place.' It conveys the notion of a perfect or most suitable environment for life, aligning with the context of discussing the conditions on Europa.
Meaning: 'Ideal' refers to the most suitable or perfect conditions for something, in this case, life.
Wrong options:
ideally: 'Ideally' is an adverb that describes how something should be done, which does not fit as it does not modify 'place.'
actually: 'Actually' is an adverb that indicates a fact or reality, but it does not describe the suitability of a place.
whereas: 'Whereas' is a conjunction used to contrast two statements, which does not fit in this context as it does not describe a place.
thus: 'Thus' is an adverb indicating a conclusion or result, which does not fit as it does not describe a place.
Correct answer: Virtually
Explanation: The term 'Virtually' serves as an adverb that indicates almost all of the information comes from Galileo, fitting the context of the sentence perfectly.
Meaning: 'Virtually' means nearly or almost, indicating that the information is predominantly from one source.
Wrong options:
ideally: 'Ideally' is an adverb that describes how something should be, which does not fit the context of providing information.
actually: 'Actually' is an adverb that indicates a fact, but it does not convey the sense of near completeness required here.
whereas: 'Whereas' is a conjunction used to contrast two statements, which does not fit in this context as it does not provide information about the source.
thus: 'Thus' is an adverb indicating a conclusion or result, which does not fit as it does not describe the extent of information.
Correct answer: Although
Explanation: The word 'Although' is a conjunction that introduces a contrast, setting up the sentence to discuss the general perception of Europa versus the findings of researchers, making it contextually appropriate.
Meaning: 'Although' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has been previously mentioned.
Wrong options:
ideally: 'Ideally' is an adverb that describes how something should be done, which does not fit as it does not introduce a contrast.
actually: 'Actually' is an adverb that indicates a fact, but it does not serve to contrast two ideas.
whereas: 'Whereas' is a conjunction that also indicates contrast, but it does not fit as smoothly in this context as 'Although.'
thus: 'Thus' is an adverb indicating a conclusion or result, which does not fit as it does not introduce a contrasting statement.
Correct answer: recent
Explanation: The word 'recent' is an adjective that describes the noun 'measurements,' indicating that the measurements are the latest available, which fits the context of the sentence discussing new findings.
Meaning: 'Recent' refers to something that has happened or been done not long ago, in this case, measurements.
Wrong options:
ideally: 'Ideally' is an adverb that describes how something should be done, which does not fit as it does not describe measurements.
actually: 'Actually' is an adverb that indicates a fact, but it does not describe the timing of the measurements.
whereas: 'Whereas' is a conjunction used to contrast two statements, which does not fit in this context as it does not describe measurements.
thus: 'Thus' is an adverb indicating a conclusion or result, which does not fit as it does not describe the timing of measurements.
Correct answer: however
Explanation: The word 'however' is an adverb that introduces a contrast to the previous statement about the findings, indicating that despite the evidence, there is still uncertainty, making it contextually appropriate.
Meaning: 'However' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.
Wrong options:
ideally: 'Ideally' is an adverb that describes how something should be done, which does not fit as it does not introduce a contrast.
actually: 'Actually' is an adverb that indicates a fact, but it does not serve to contrast the findings with the uncertainty.
whereas: 'Whereas' is a conjunction that indicates contrast, but it does not fit as smoothly in this context as 'however.'
thus: 'Thus' is an adverb indicating a conclusion or result, which does not fit as it does not introduce a contrasting statement.

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