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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #4421 Press 2

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The Post is a Steven Spielberg drama about the White House's war on the freedom of the press. It is 1971, and the Washington Post decides to publish parts of the Pentagon Papers, a huge report that describes America's in Southeast Asia after World War II. Spielberg turns that decision into a gripping about journalistic expression and one woman's battle to defend that .

thriller secrecy liberty classified brilliant hesitant involvement minor

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Correct answer: brilliant
Explanation: The word 'brilliant' is an adjective that describes the quality of the drama, indicating that it is exceptionally good. This fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'drama' and aligns with the context of praising the film's quality.
Meaning: 'Brilliant' means exceptionally clever or talented, often used to describe something outstanding.
Wrong options:
classified: 'Classified' is an adjective that refers to information that is restricted or secret, which does not describe the quality of the drama.
secrecy: 'Secrecy' is a noun that refers to the state of being secret, which does not fit as a descriptor for the drama.
thriller: 'Thriller' is a noun that describes a genre of film, but it does not serve as an adjective to describe the drama's quality.
minor: 'Minor' is an adjective that means lesser in importance, which contradicts the intended positive description of the drama.
involvement: 'Involvement' is a noun that refers to the act of participating, which does not fit grammatically as a descriptor for the drama.
hesitant: 'Hesitant' is an adjective that describes uncertainty, which does not convey a positive quality for the drama.
liberty: 'Liberty' is a noun that refers to freedom, which does not describe the drama itself.
Correct answer: classified
Explanation: The term 'classified' is an adjective that describes the nature of the report, indicating that it is restricted and not publicly available. This fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'report' and is contextually appropriate given the sensitive nature of the Pentagon Papers.
Meaning: 'Classified' means officially designated as secret or restricted, especially in government contexts.
Wrong options:
brilliant: 'Brilliant' is an adjective that describes quality, which does not fit as a descriptor for the report's nature.
secrecy: 'Secrecy' is a noun that refers to the state of being secret, which does not grammatically fit as a descriptor for the report.
thriller: 'Thriller' is a noun that describes a genre, which does not apply to the nature of the report.
minor: 'Minor' is an adjective that means lesser in importance, which does not accurately describe the significance of the report.
involvement: 'Involvement' is a noun that refers to participation, which does not fit as a descriptor for the report itself.
hesitant: 'Hesitant' is an adjective that describes uncertainty, which does not apply to the nature of the report.
liberty: 'Liberty' is a noun that refers to freedom, which does not describe the report.
Correct answer: involvement
Explanation: The word 'involvement' is a noun that refers to the act of participating or being engaged in something. It fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence and contextually describes America's role in Southeast Asia after World War II.
Meaning: 'Involvement' means the act of participating or being engaged in a particular situation or activity.
Wrong options:
brilliant: 'Brilliant' is an adjective that describes quality, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
classified: 'Classified' is an adjective that refers to restricted information, which does not fit as a noun describing America's role.
secrecy: 'Secrecy' is a noun that refers to the state of being secret, which does not accurately describe the nature of America's actions.
minor: 'Minor' is an adjective that means lesser in importance, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
hesitant: 'Hesitant' is an adjective that describes uncertainty, which does not fit as a noun describing involvement.
thriller: 'Thriller' is a noun that describes a genre, which does not apply to the context of America's actions.
liberty: 'Liberty' is a noun that refers to freedom, which does not describe the nature of involvement.
Correct answer: thriller
Explanation: The word 'thriller' is a noun that describes a genre of film characterized by excitement and suspense. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the sentence and contextually describes the nature of Spielberg's film about journalistic expression.
Meaning: 'Thriller' refers to a genre of literature or film that is designed to keep the audience on the edge of their seats, often involving suspense and excitement.
Wrong options:
brilliant: 'Brilliant' is an adjective that describes quality, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
classified: 'Classified' is an adjective that refers to restricted information, which does not apply to the genre of the film.
secrecy: 'Secrecy' is a noun that refers to the state of being secret, which does not describe the film's genre.
minor: 'Minor' is an adjective that means lesser in importance, which does not fit as a noun describing the film.
involvement: 'Involvement' is a noun that refers to participation, which does not fit as a descriptor for the film's genre.
hesitant: 'Hesitant' is an adjective that describes uncertainty, which does not apply to the film's genre.
liberty: 'Liberty' is a noun that refers to freedom, which does not describe the genre of the film.
Correct answer: liberty
Explanation: The word 'liberty' is a noun that refers to the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions. It fits grammatically as the object of the sentence and contextually describes the central theme of the film regarding journalistic freedom.
Meaning: 'Liberty' means the state of being free, especially in a political or social context.
Wrong options:
brilliant: 'Brilliant' is an adjective that describes quality, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
classified: 'Classified' is an adjective that refers to restricted information, which does not apply to the concept of freedom.
secrecy: 'Secrecy' is a noun that refers to the state of being secret, which contradicts the idea of freedom.
minor: 'Minor' is an adjective that means lesser in importance, which does not fit as a noun describing freedom.
involvement: 'Involvement' is a noun that refers to participation, which does not fit as a descriptor for the concept of liberty.
hesitant: 'Hesitant' is an adjective that describes uncertainty, which does not apply to the concept of freedom.
thriller: 'Thriller' is a noun that describes a genre, which does not relate to the concept of liberty.

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