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It is a poor reflection on the development and progress of our society when the aim of many people is simply to get rich. A survey of nine-year-old children showed that above and beyond other goals such as happiness is the desire for obscene levels of wealth. , and perhaps even more shockingly, is how most kids believe that they can choose to attain this goal. Not through determination and perseverance, but through famous. Not even through the grotesquely ability to kick a ball or hold a tune but through simply being famous for the of who they are.

fortunate Furthermore rewarded run sake primary becoming Thus

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Correct answer: primary
Explanation: The word 'primary' functions as an adjective that describes the main aim of many people. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'aim' and aligns contextually with the idea of wealth being a central focus in society.
Meaning: 'Primary' means the most important or main.
Wrong options:
fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes someone who is lucky, which does not fit as it does not describe the aim.
run: 'Run' is a verb that does not relate to the concept of an aim and does not fit grammatically.
Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb used to indicate a conclusion or result, which does not fit as it does not describe an aim.
rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not function as an adjective to describe 'aim' and is grammatically incorrect here.
sake: 'Sake' is a noun that refers to the purpose of something, which does not fit as it does not describe an aim.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe the aim itself.
Correct answer: Furthermore
Explanation: The term 'Furthermore' is a transitional adverb that adds information to the previous statement. It fits grammatically and contextually as it introduces an additional point about children's beliefs regarding wealth.
Meaning: 'Furthermore' means in addition or also.
Wrong options:
Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not add information but rather summarizes.
run: 'Run' is a verb that does not serve as a transitional phrase and is grammatically incorrect here.
fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes luck, which does not fit as it does not connect ideas.
sake: 'Sake' is a noun that does not function as a transitional word and is not appropriate in this context.
rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit as a transitional phrase.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not serve as a transitional word.
Correct answer: becoming
Explanation: The word 'becoming' serves as a gerund that indicates the process of achieving fame. It fits grammatically as it acts as a noun in the context of the sentence, describing how children believe they can attain wealth.
Meaning: 'Becoming' refers to the process of coming into existence or achieving a certain state.
Wrong options:
fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes someone who is lucky, which does not fit as it does not describe an action or process.
run: 'Run' is a verb that does not relate to the process of achieving fame and does not fit grammatically.
rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe the process of becoming famous.
sake: 'Sake' is a noun that refers to purpose, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe an action.
Furthermore: 'Furthermore' is a transitional adverb and does not fit as it does not describe an action.
Correct answer: rewarded
Explanation: The word 'rewarded' is a past participle that describes the ability to kick a ball or hold a tune as being compensated or recognized. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'ability' and aligns with the context of discussing how fame is achieved.
Meaning: 'Rewarded' means to be given something in recognition of one's efforts or achievements.
Wrong options:
fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes someone who is lucky, which does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
run: 'Run' is a verb that does not relate to the ability being discussed and does not fit grammatically.
sake: 'Sake' is a noun that refers to purpose, which does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
Furthermore: 'Furthermore' is a transitional adverb and does not fit as it does not describe an ability.
Correct answer: sake
Explanation: The word 'sake' is a noun that refers to the purpose or reason for something. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'for' and aligns contextually with the idea of being famous for one's identity.
Meaning: 'Sake' means the purpose or reason for something.
Wrong options:
fortunate: 'Fortunate' is an adjective that describes someone who is lucky, which does not fit as it does not serve as a purpose.
run: 'Run' is a verb that does not relate to the purpose being discussed and does not fit grammatically.
rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe a purpose.
Thus: 'Thus' is an adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe a purpose.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe a purpose.
Furthermore: 'Furthermore' is a transitional adverb and does not fit as it does not describe a purpose.

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