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The text below is an excerpt from an educational article on the future of urban gardening. 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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Urban gardening is revolutionising the way we think about food production and sustainability in cities. The movement towards creating green spaces in urban areas not only beautifies the landscape but also provides residents with fresh produce. Incorporating vertical gardens, city planners are now able to maximise limited space effectively. These gardens on a system of hydroponic to ensure plants receive the essential nutrients. Moreover, community involvement has been pivotal. As , workshops and planting events foster a sense of ownership and responsibility among city dwellers. The role of technology cannot be overstated; advanced systems monitor and adjust environmental conditions, optimising plant growth. This initiative is not just about food; it's a step towards sustainability, with gardens often utilising water collection methods to irrigate crops. Ultimately, the vision is to make urban gardening , where every rooftop and balcony contributes to the city's food supply.

educational ubiquitous sporadic enthusiasts reclaimed rely satellite-based sensors

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Correct answer: rely
Explanation: The verb 'rely' fits grammatically as it indicates dependence on a system, which is essential for the context of hydroponic gardening. The subject 'gardens' is plural, and 'rely' correctly matches this subject in number.
Meaning: 'Rely' means to depend on or trust in something.
Wrong options:
satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes a type of technology, but it does not fit grammatically as a verb in this context.
reclaimed: 'Reclaimed' is an adjective that refers to something that has been restored or reused, which does not fit as a verb here.
enthusiasts: 'Enthusiasts' is a noun referring to people who are passionate about something, which does not fit as a verb.
sensors: 'Sensors' is a noun that refers to devices that detect changes, which does not fit as a verb.
educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to educate, which does not fit grammatically as a verb.
sporadic: 'Sporadic' is an adjective that describes something occurring irregularly, which does not fit as a verb.
Correct answer: enthusiasts
Explanation: The noun 'enthusiasts' fits contextually as it refers to individuals who are passionate about urban gardening. It aligns with the plural subject of the sentence and indicates community involvement.
Meaning: 'Enthusiasts' refers to people who are very interested in a particular activity.
Wrong options:
rely: 'Rely' is a verb that indicates dependence, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes technology, which does not fit as a noun.
sensors: 'Sensors' is a noun referring to devices, which does not fit the context of community involvement.
educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to teach, which does not fit as a noun.
sporadic: 'Sporadic' is an adjective that describes something occurring at irregular intervals, which does not fit as a noun.
reclaimed: 'Reclaimed' is an adjective that refers to something restored, which does not fit as a noun.
Correct answer: sensors
Explanation: The noun 'sensors' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause, indicating the technology used in urban gardening. It aligns with the context of monitoring environmental conditions.
Meaning: 'Sensors' are devices that detect and measure physical properties.
Wrong options:
rely: 'Rely' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes a type of technology, which does not fit as a noun.
enthusiasts: 'Enthusiasts' is a noun referring to people, which does not fit the context of technology.
educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to teach, which does not fit as a noun.
sporadic: 'Sporadic' is an adjective that describes something occurring irregularly, which does not fit as a noun.
reclaimed: 'Reclaimed' is an adjective that refers to something restored, which does not fit as a noun.
Correct answer: reclaimed
Explanation: The adjective 'reclaimed' fits grammatically as it describes the type of water collection methods used in urban gardening. It aligns with the context of sustainability and resource management.
Meaning: 'Reclaimed' refers to water that has been restored for reuse.
Wrong options:
rely: 'Rely' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes technology, which does not fit in the context of water collection methods.
enthusiasts: 'Enthusiasts' is a noun referring to people, which does not fit as an adjective.
sensors: 'Sensors' is a noun that refers to devices, which does not fit as an adjective.
educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to teach, which does not fit in this context.
sporadic: 'Sporadic' is an adjective that describes something occurring irregularly, which does not fit as an adjective describing methods.
Correct answer: ubiquitous
Explanation: The adjective 'ubiquitous' fits grammatically as it describes the desired state of urban gardening, indicating that it should be present everywhere. It aligns with the context of making gardening a common practice.
Meaning: 'Ubiquitous' means being present everywhere at the same time.
Wrong options:
rely: 'Rely' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective in this context.
satellite-based: 'Satellite-based' is an adjective that describes technology, which does not fit in the context of describing the state of gardening.
enthusiasts: 'Enthusiasts' is a noun referring to people, which does not fit as an adjective.
sensors: 'Sensors' is a noun that refers to devices, which does not fit as an adjective.
educational: 'Educational' is an adjective that describes something intended to teach, which does not fit in this context.
reclaimed: 'Reclaimed' is an adjective that refers to something restored, which does not fit in the context of describing the state of gardening.

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