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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #39362 Companionship

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In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.

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I am relatively well-travelled, but until now I have never really travelled alone. It was something that I needed to do. Sitting on the riverfront in Phnom Penh on my last night, I had to admit to feeling a sense of . It was a strange feeling leaving the and companionship of my tour group and setting out on my own: a new scene to adjust to, new towns to find my way around. But I soon realised that I was not alone. The Cambodian people are so welcoming and friendly, and I met many agreeable travellers along the way. I travelled by speed boat up the Mekong River, passing through border checkpoints. Surprisingly, one of the first things we saw as we arrived in Phnom Penh was a New Zealand flag. After being overcharged by a dishonest taxi driver, I arrived at Kambuja Inn - my home and oasis for the next few days.

security cultural become breaking incredibly working peaceful accomplishment

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: accomplishment
Explanation: The word 'accomplishment' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a sense of achievement. It aligns with the context of reflecting on the experience of traveling alone, indicating a positive outcome.
Meaning: 'Accomplishment' refers to something that has been achieved successfully.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not fit the context of feeling a sense of achievement.
security: 'Security' is a noun that refers to safety, which does not convey the feeling of achievement in this context.
peaceful: 'Peaceful' is an adjective that describes a state of calmness, not an achievement.
incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that modifies verbs or adjectives, not suitable as a noun here.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not express a feeling or state.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not relate to the sense of achievement being described.
cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a feeling of achievement.
Correct answer: security
Explanation: The term 'security' is a noun that refers to the feeling of safety and protection. It fits contextually as the author contrasts this feeling with the experience of traveling alone.
Meaning: 'Security' refers to the state of being free from danger or threat.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not relate to feelings of safety or protection.
accomplishment: 'Accomplishment' refers to achievement, which does not fit the context of safety.
peaceful: 'Peaceful' is an adjective that describes calmness, not a state of safety.
incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to safety.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not relate to the concept of security.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not convey the idea of safety.
cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit in the context of safety or protection.
Correct answer: cultural
Explanation: The word 'cultural' is an adjective that describes the scene the author is adjusting to. It fits grammatically and contextually as it relates to the new experiences in a different cultural setting.
Meaning: 'Cultural' pertains to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not describe a scene or setting.
security: 'Security' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the scene.
peaceful: 'Peaceful' is an adjective that describes calmness but does not relate to the cultural aspect of the scene.
incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit grammatically in this context.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not relate to the description of a scene.
accomplishment: 'Accomplishment' is a noun that does not describe the nature of the scene.
Correct answer: incredibly
Explanation: The adverb 'incredibly' modifies the adjective 'welcoming,' enhancing the description of the Cambodian people's friendliness. It fits grammatically and contextually to emphasize the warmth of the locals.
Meaning: 'Incredibly' means to an extreme degree; it emphasizes the extent of the welcoming nature.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not modify an adjective.
security: 'Security' is a noun that does not fit in the context of describing the welcoming nature of people.
peaceful: 'Peaceful' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not modify the welcoming nature.
accomplishment: 'Accomplishment' is a noun that does not serve as a modifier in this context.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify an adjective.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not relate to the description of the people.
cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not modify the welcoming nature.
Correct answer: peaceful
Explanation: The adjective 'peaceful' describes the oasis, fitting grammatically and contextually as it conveys a sense of calm and tranquility that the author experienced during their stay.
Meaning: 'Peaceful' means free from disturbance; tranquil.
Wrong options:
working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not describe a state of being for a place.
security: 'Security' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the oasis.
accomplishment: 'Accomplishment' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a place.
incredibly: 'Incredibly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun.
become: 'Become' is a verb that does not fit grammatically in this context.
breaking: 'Breaking' is a gerund that does not relate to the description of the oasis.
cultural: 'Cultural' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the oasis.

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