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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #4430 Education 3

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There is a trend for using digital equipment in science and mathematics classrooms, but student underperformance in these subjects suggests that a new approach may be needed. Some instructors have proposed that, instead of on technological innovations, schools should be more artistic styles of learning. By students to model the double helix of DNA from wood and clay, for instance, they believe that what might otherwise seem an incomprehensible abstract concept will be more achievable.

introducing asking clutching growing attracting grasping appreciating focusing

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Correct answer: growing
Explanation: The word 'growing' is a present participle that describes the trend as something that is currently increasing. This fits grammatically as it modifies 'trend' and aligns with the context of discussing an increasing use of digital equipment.
Meaning: 'Growing' means increasing or becoming larger over time.
Wrong options:
attracting: 'Attracting' is a present participle that implies drawing attention, which does not fit the context of describing a trend.
clutching: 'Clutching' is a present participle that means holding tightly, which is unrelated to the concept of a trend.
grasping: 'Grasping' refers to understanding something, which does not describe a trend.
focusing: 'Focusing' is a present participle that means concentrating on something, which does not fit the description of a trend.
introducing: 'Introducing' means bringing something new into use, which does not accurately describe the nature of a trend.
appreciating: 'Appreciating' means recognizing the value of something, which does not relate to the concept of a trend.
Correct answer: focusing
Explanation: The term 'focusing' is a gerund that indicates the act of concentrating on something. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'instead of,' aligning with the context of discussing what schools should not prioritize.
Meaning: 'Focusing' means concentrating attention or effort on something.
Wrong options:
attracting: 'Attracting' does not fit as it implies drawing in attention rather than concentrating on something specific.
clutching: 'Clutching' is unrelated as it means holding tightly, which does not apply to the context of educational approaches.
growing: 'Growing' does not fit here as it describes an increase rather than an act of concentration.
introducing: 'Introducing' implies bringing something new, which does not align with the context of focusing on existing practices.
grasping: 'Grasping' refers to understanding, which does not relate to the act of focusing on innovations.
appreciating: 'Appreciating' means recognizing value, which does not fit the context of concentrating efforts.
Correct answer: introducing
Explanation: The word 'introducing' is a gerund that indicates the act of bringing something new into a situation. It fits grammatically as it follows 'should be' and aligns with the context of suggesting a new approach in education.
Meaning: 'Introducing' means to bring something into use or practice for the first time.
Wrong options:
attracting: 'Attracting' does not fit as it implies drawing attention rather than bringing something new into practice.
clutching: 'Clutching' is unrelated as it means holding tightly, which does not apply to educational methods.
growing: 'Growing' describes an increase rather than the act of bringing something new into a classroom setting.
focusing: 'Focusing' does not fit here as it refers to concentrating on something rather than introducing new methods.
grasping: 'Grasping' refers to understanding, which does not relate to the act of introducing new styles of learning.
appreciating: 'Appreciating' means recognizing value, which does not fit the context of implementing new approaches.
Correct answer: asking
Explanation: The term 'asking' is a gerund that indicates the act of requesting or prompting students to do something. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause and aligns with the context of engaging students in learning activities.
Meaning: 'Asking' means to request someone to do something.
Wrong options:
attracting: 'Attracting' does not fit as it implies drawing attention rather than prompting action from students.
clutching: 'Clutching' is unrelated as it means holding tightly, which does not apply to the context of engaging students.
growing: 'Growing' describes an increase rather than the act of prompting students to participate in an activity.
focusing: 'Focusing' does not fit here as it refers to concentrating rather than requesting students to model something.
introducing: 'Introducing' implies bringing something new, which does not fit the context of asking students to perform a task.
appreciating: 'Appreciating' means recognizing value, which does not relate to the act of asking students.
Correct answer: grasping
Explanation: The word 'grasping' is a gerund that indicates the act of understanding or comprehending something. It fits grammatically as it follows 'will be' and aligns with the context of achieving understanding of complex concepts.
Meaning: 'Grasping' means to understand something fully.
Wrong options:
attracting: 'Attracting' does not fit as it implies drawing attention rather than understanding a concept.
clutching: 'Clutching' is unrelated as it means holding tightly, which does not apply to the context of comprehension.
growing: 'Growing' describes an increase rather than the act of understanding a concept.
focusing: 'Focusing' refers to concentrating attention, which does not fit the context of achieving understanding.
introducing: 'Introducing' implies bringing something new, which does not relate to the act of understanding a concept.
appreciating: 'Appreciating' means recognizing value, which does not fit the context of grasping an abstract concept.

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