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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38388 Communication1

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Those who speak only one language are at a distinct disadvantage. It is said that English is the global language, used in almost all the areas of life, not in business as it is so often stated. Generally, business people do bother to learn any other languages because if their partners cannot speak English, interpreters can be used. Obviously, the lack of foreign language knowledge puts these English speakers, who are not interested this aspect, at a disadvantage. What must be mentioned that there are many reasons to study languages like: travelling, communication, work, or knowing other cultures.

the a is an in not just

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Correct answer: just
Explanation: The word 'just' serves as an adverb that modifies the phrase 'in business,' indicating that English is used in business and not only in that context. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it emphasizes the limitation of English usage.
Meaning: 'Just' means only or simply, indicating exclusivity in this context.
Wrong options:
in: 'In' is a preposition that does not fit here as it does not convey the intended meaning of exclusivity.
is: 'Is' is a verb that does not function as an adverb and cannot modify the phrase appropriately.
not: 'Not' is an adverb used for negation, which does not fit the context of emphasizing usage.
the: 'The' is a definite article that does not fit as it does not modify the phrase meaningfully.
a: 'A' is an indefinite article that does not fit in this context as it does not convey exclusivity.
an: 'An' is also an indefinite article and does not fit the context of emphasizing the limitation.
Correct answer: not
Explanation: The word 'not' is used as an adverb to negate the verb 'bother,' indicating that business people do not engage in the action of learning other languages. This fits grammatically and logically within the sentence structure.
Meaning: 'Not' is used to express negation, indicating the absence of action.
Wrong options:
in: 'In' is a preposition that does not negate the verb and does not fit the context.
is: 'Is' is a verb that does not serve to negate the action of bothering.
just: 'Just' is an adverb that does not convey negation and does not fit the context.
the: 'The' is a definite article that does not fit as it does not negate the action.
a: 'A' is an indefinite article that does not fit in this context as it does not convey negation.
an: 'An' is also an indefinite article and does not fit the context of negating the action.
Correct answer: in
Explanation: The preposition 'in' is used to indicate the area or aspect where the English speakers lack interest. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it connects the speakers to the aspect of foreign language knowledge.
Meaning: 'In' indicates a position or involvement within a particular area or context.
Wrong options:
not: 'Not' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not indicate a relationship to the aspect.
is: 'Is' is a verb that does not function as a preposition and cannot connect the subject to the aspect.
just: 'Just' is an adverb that does not indicate a relationship and does not fit the context.
the: 'The' is a definite article that does not fit as it does not indicate a relationship to the aspect.
a: 'A' is an indefinite article that does not fit in this context as it does not convey a relationship.
an: 'An' is also an indefinite article and does not fit the context of indicating involvement.
Correct answer: is
Explanation: The word 'is' serves as a linking verb that connects the subject 'what must be mentioned' to the complement 'that there are many reasons.' This fits grammatically and logically within the sentence structure.
Meaning: 'Is' indicates existence or identity, linking the subject to the information that follows.
Wrong options:
in: 'In' is a preposition that does not function as a verb and cannot connect the subject to the complement.
not: 'Not' is an adverb that does not serve as a verb and cannot link the subject to the information.
just: 'Just' is an adverb that does not function as a verb and cannot connect the subject to the complement.
the: 'The' is a definite article that does not fit as it does not serve as a verb.
a: 'A' is an indefinite article that does not fit in this context as it does not function as a verb.
an: 'An' is also an indefinite article and does not fit the context of linking the subject to the information.

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