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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #44094 Gypsy Masala

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For many people, the London Underground is a grim that gets them from A to B. But for author Preethi Nair, it is a source of inspiration. She has just published her first novel, Gypsy Masala - a tale she dreamt up whilst commuting on the Metropolitan Line. 'Have you observed people on the tube?' she asks enthusiastically. 'Everyone is in their own little world. I just used to sit there and imagine what kind of lives they led.' Gypsy Masala charts the adventures and thoughts of three members of an Indian family living in London, as they search for happiness. 'It is a story about following your dreams,' says Preethi. who gave up her high-pressure job as a management in order to go in of her ambition of becoming a writer.

consultant necessity budding invited pursuit following innermost almost

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Correct answer: necessity
Explanation: The word 'necessity' fits grammatically as a noun that describes something essential for many people. It aligns with the context of discussing the London Underground as a crucial means of transport.
Meaning: 'Necessity' refers to something that is essential or required.
Wrong options:
almost: 'Almost' is an adverb indicating proximity but does not fit as a noun in this context.
following: 'Following' is a gerund that does not serve as a noun and does not fit grammatically.
invited: 'Invited' is a past participle that does not relate to the context of describing the Underground.
budding: 'Budding' is an adjective that describes someone or something in the early stages of development, which does not fit here.
innermost: 'Innermost' is an adjective that describes something deepest or most private, which does not fit the context.
consultant: 'Consultant' is a noun referring to a professional advisor, which does not relate to the context of the Underground.
Correct answer: budding
Explanation: The term 'budding' is an adjective that describes someone who is emerging or developing in a particular field, fitting the context of Preethi Nair as an emerging author.
Meaning: 'Budding' refers to someone who is beginning to develop or show promise in a particular area.
Wrong options:
almost: 'Almost' is an adverb that does not describe a person and does not fit grammatically.
following: 'Following' is a gerund that does not serve as an adjective and does not fit in this context.
invited: 'Invited' is a past participle that does not describe a person's status or development.
necessity: 'Necessity' is a noun that does not describe a person and is not appropriate here.
innermost: 'Innermost' is an adjective that describes depth or privacy, which does not fit the context of describing an author.
consultant: 'Consultant' is a noun that does not describe someone in the early stages of their career.
Correct answer: innermost
Explanation: The word 'innermost' is an adjective that describes the deepest or most private thoughts, fitting the context of exploring the characters' internal experiences.
Meaning: 'Innermost' refers to the most private or deepest part of something.
Wrong options:
almost: 'Almost' is an adverb that does not describe thoughts and does not fit grammatically.
following: 'Following' is a gerund that does not serve as an adjective and does not fit in this context.
invited: 'Invited' is a past participle that does not relate to the context of thoughts or feelings.
necessity: 'Necessity' is a noun that does not describe thoughts and is not appropriate here.
budding: 'Budding' is an adjective that describes development but does not fit the context of thoughts.
consultant: 'Consultant' is a noun that does not relate to the context of thoughts or feelings.
Correct answer: consultant
Explanation: The term 'consultant' is a noun that fits grammatically as it describes Preethi's previous job, aligning with the context of her career change.
Meaning: 'Consultant' refers to a professional who provides expert advice in a particular area.
Wrong options:
almost: 'Almost' is an adverb that does not describe a job and does not fit grammatically.
following: 'Following' is a gerund that does not serve as a noun and does not fit in this context.
invited: 'Invited' is a past participle that does not relate to job descriptions.
necessity: 'Necessity' is a noun that does not describe a job and is not appropriate here.
budding: 'Budding' is an adjective that does not describe a job and is not fitting in this context.
innermost: 'Innermost' is an adjective that does not relate to job descriptions.
Correct answer: pursuit
Explanation: The word 'pursuit' is a noun that fits grammatically as it describes the act of chasing or striving for something, which aligns with Preethi's ambition to become a writer.
Meaning: 'Pursuit' refers to the act of striving to achieve or obtain something.
Wrong options:
almost: 'Almost' is an adverb that does not describe an action and does not fit grammatically.
following: 'Following' is a gerund that does not serve as a noun and does not fit in this context.
invited: 'Invited' is a past participle that does not relate to the act of striving for something.
necessity: 'Necessity' is a noun that does not describe an action and is not appropriate here.
budding: 'Budding' is an adjective that does not describe an action and is not fitting in this context.
innermost: 'Innermost' is an adjective that does not relate to the act of striving for something.

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