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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #41646 Environmental stewardship

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The text below is an excerpt from an educational article on the role of community gardens in urban development. 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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Community gardens play a pivotal role in enhancing urban landscapes, providing not only green spaces but also fostering a sense of community and environmental stewardship. By integrating community gardens into urban planning, cities can ensure a healthier environment while also encouraging social among residents. The benefits extend beyond aesthetics; these gardens contribute to food security by offering fresh produce. Moreover, they provide an educational platform for all ages, teaching valuable lessons in agriculture, teamwork, and environmental conservation. Participation in such projects demonstrates a collective effort to improve urban living conditions, making cities more and their impact for their . Engaging in community gardening can transform underutilised areas into vibrant , fostering biodiversity and offering a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Ultimately, these initiatives exemplify how small-scale, community-driven projects can have a profound on the overall quality of urban life.

spaces cohesion inhospitable impact wildlife inhabitants liveable disconnected

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Correct answer: cohesion
Explanation: The word 'cohesion' refers to the act of forming a united whole, which fits perfectly in the context of fostering a sense of community among residents. It aligns grammatically as a noun that complements the verb 'encouraging.'
Meaning: 'Cohesion' means the state of sticking together or forming a united group.
Wrong options:
disconnected: 'Disconnected' is an adjective that implies a lack of connection, which contradicts the idea of fostering community.
inhospitable: 'Inhospitable' is an adjective describing an unwelcoming environment, which does not fit the positive context of community building.
wildlife: 'Wildlife' refers to animals living in their natural environment, which is unrelated to the social aspect of community.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun that refers to a strong effect, but it does not relate to social relationships among residents.
Correct answer: liveable
Explanation: The term 'liveable' is an adjective that describes a place that is suitable for living in, which fits the context of improving urban living conditions. It aligns grammatically with the phrase 'making cities more.'
Meaning: 'Liveable' means suitable for living; comfortable and pleasant.
Wrong options:
disconnected: 'Disconnected' is an adjective that suggests a lack of connection, which is contrary to the idea of improving living conditions.
inhospitable: 'Inhospitable' describes an environment that is not welcoming or suitable for living, which contradicts the intended meaning.
wildlife: 'Wildlife' refers to animals in their natural habitat and does not pertain to the quality of urban living.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun that refers to an effect or influence, which does not fit as a descriptor for cities.
Correct answer: inhabitants
Explanation: The word 'inhabitants' is a noun that refers to the people who live in a particular place, making it contextually appropriate as it describes those affected by urban living conditions.
Meaning: 'Inhabitants' means the people or animals that live in a specific area.
Wrong options:
disconnected: 'Disconnected' is an adjective that does not refer to people and does not fit in this context.
inhospitable: 'Inhospitable' is an adjective that describes an unwelcoming environment, which does not relate to the people living there.
wildlife: 'Wildlife' refers to animals in their natural environment, which is not relevant to the discussion of urban residents.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun that refers to an effect, not a term that describes people.
Correct answer: spaces
Explanation: The term 'spaces' is a noun that refers to areas or places, which fits well in the context of transforming underutilized areas into vibrant environments. It aligns grammatically with the verb 'transform.'
Meaning: 'Spaces' refers to physical areas or locations.
Wrong options:
disconnected: 'Disconnected' is an adjective that does not describe a physical area and is irrelevant in this context.
inhospitable: 'Inhospitable' is an adjective that describes an unwelcoming environment, which does not fit the positive transformation being discussed.
wildlife: 'Wildlife' refers to animals and does not pertain to the concept of physical areas.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun that refers to an effect, which does not fit as a description of areas.
Correct answer: impact
Explanation: The word 'impact' is a noun that signifies a strong effect or influence, which is appropriate in the context of discussing the effects of community-driven projects on urban life. It fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Impact' means a strong effect or influence on something.
Wrong options:
disconnected: 'Disconnected' is an adjective that does not convey a sense of effect or influence, making it irrelevant here.
inhospitable: 'Inhospitable' is an adjective that describes an unwelcoming environment, which does not relate to the positive effects being discussed.
wildlife: 'Wildlife' refers to animals and does not pertain to the effects of community initiatives.
spaces: 'Spaces' is a noun that refers to areas, which does not convey the idea of effect or influence.

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