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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38463 Expectations

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One of the greatest problems with holidays apart from the usual travel complications and accommodation difficulties, is the expectations we have of them. From the moment we begin planning our trip until the moment we leave our house - suitcase in hand and brimming with excitement - we envision scenes of great joy and relaxation. Once on holiday, we believe, all the stresses of our daily life will vanish. We will become different people, even; relaxed and with not a care in the world, our ‘true’ personalities can come to the fore. Unfortunately, the reality typically ends up having in common with the idyllic preconception. From the traffic jam on the way to the airport to the rude receptionist at the hotel, life's irritations don’t miraculously disappear when abroad. Our well-formed expectations how our family members or other travel partners will think, feel, and behave whilst away also don't help. Expecting others to act as we prefer is a surefire to end up feeling stressed, angry and frustrated. But there is a bright side. The problems that crop on holiday are often a welcome distraction the nagging feeling that we aren't actually enjoying ourselves as much as we should!

on up from more little about without way

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: little
Explanation: The word 'little' fits grammatically as it is an adjective that describes the amount of commonality between the reality and the preconception. It aligns with the context of expressing a minimal or insignificant degree of similarity.
Meaning: 'Little' means a small amount or degree.
Wrong options:
without: 'Without' is a preposition indicating absence, which does not fit the context of comparing commonality.
on: 'On' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of quantity in this context.
about: 'About' is a preposition that indicates a topic, which does not fit as it does not describe the degree of commonality.
more: 'More' is a comparative adjective that suggests a greater amount, which contradicts the intended meaning of minimal similarity.
Correct answer: about
Explanation: The word 'about' serves as a preposition that introduces the topic of expectations regarding family members' behavior. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the subject of the expectations.
Meaning: 'About' means concerning or regarding.
Wrong options:
without: 'Without' indicates absence and does not relate to the expectations of behavior.
on: 'On' is a preposition that does not appropriately introduce the topic of expectations.
way: 'Way' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the topic of expectations.
from: 'From' is a preposition indicating origin, which does not fit the context of discussing expectations.
Correct answer: way
Explanation: The term 'way' is a noun that refers to a method or manner of doing something. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the manner in which expecting others to act can lead to negative feelings.
Meaning: 'Way' refers to a method or manner of doing something.
Wrong options:
without: 'Without' is a preposition indicating absence, which does not fit the context of describing a method.
on: 'On' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of method or manner.
about: 'About' is a preposition that does not fit as it does not describe a method of feeling stressed.
from: 'From' is a preposition indicating origin, which does not relate to the method of feeling stressed.
Correct answer: up
Explanation: The word 'up' is a particle that combines with the verb 'crop' to form the phrasal verb 'crop up,' meaning to appear unexpectedly. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how problems can arise during a holiday.
Meaning: 'Up' in this context indicates the occurrence of something unexpectedly.
Wrong options:
without: 'Without' indicates absence and does not fit the context of problems appearing.
on: 'On' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of occurrence.
about: 'About' is a preposition that does not relate to the appearance of problems.
from: 'From' is a preposition indicating origin, which does not fit the context of problems arising.
Correct answer: from
Explanation: The word 'from' is a preposition that indicates the source or origin of the distraction. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes what the problems distract us away from.
Meaning: 'From' indicates the source or starting point of something.
Wrong options:
without: 'Without' indicates absence and does not fit the context of distraction.
on: 'On' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of source.
about: 'About' is a preposition that does not relate to the source of distraction.
up: 'Up' is a particle that does not fit as it does not indicate the source of distraction.

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