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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #4441 Sugar

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Advertising companies present their clients' products as low in sugar in an to appeal to the health-conscious public. This is especially in the soft-drinks market. However, this is worrying the authorities whose job it is to look after the nation's well-being. They say that while a low-sugar drink may have health benefits, because it is marketed as a brand, it the buying of all drinks—even super-sugary ones—which bear the same brand name.

persuades encourages attempt wish fashion noticeable trend

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: attempt
Explanation: The word 'attempt' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the action of trying to appeal to the health-conscious public. It aligns with the context of advertising strategies aimed at promoting products.
Meaning: 'Attempt' refers to an effort or endeavor to achieve something, in this case, appealing to consumers.
Wrong options:
persuades: 'Persuades' is a verb that indicates an action of convincing, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
wish: 'Wish' is a noun that expresses a desire, which does not relate to the action of advertising.
trend: 'Trend' is a noun that refers to a general direction or pattern, which does not fit the context of an action taken by companies.
noticeable: 'Noticeable' is an adjective that describes something that can be seen or observed, which does not fit as a noun here.
fashion: 'Fashion' is a noun that refers to a popular trend or style, which does not convey the action of trying to appeal.
encourages: 'Encourages' is a verb that indicates an action of promoting, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: noticeable
Explanation: The term 'noticeable' is an adjective that describes the degree to which something can be observed or perceived. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the visibility of the trend in the soft-drinks market.
Meaning: 'Noticeable' means something that is easily seen or recognized.
Wrong options:
persuades: 'Persuades' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a quality or characteristic of the trend.
wish: 'Wish' is a noun that does not relate to the visibility of a trend and does not fit grammatically.
trend: 'Trend' is a noun that does not describe the quality of being seen or recognized, making it inappropriate here.
attempt: 'Attempt' is a noun that does not describe visibility and does not fit in this context.
fashion: 'Fashion' is a noun that refers to a style but does not convey the quality of being noticeable.
encourages: 'Encourages' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a characteristic of the trend.
Correct answer: trend
Explanation: The word 'trend' is a noun that refers to a general direction in which something is developing or changing. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the ongoing movement in the market regarding low-sugar products.
Meaning: 'Trend' refers to a prevailing tendency or direction in a particular field, in this case, the soft-drinks market.
Wrong options:
persuades: 'Persuades' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a phenomenon or movement in the market.
wish: 'Wish' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of a market movement and does not fit grammatically.
noticeable: 'Noticeable' is an adjective that does not describe a phenomenon but rather a quality, making it inappropriate here.
attempt: 'Attempt' is a noun that does not convey the idea of a prevailing direction or movement in the market.
fashion: 'Fashion' is a noun that refers to a style but does not convey the ongoing movement or trend in the market.
encourages: 'Encourages' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a trend or movement.
Correct answer: encourages
Explanation: The word 'encourages' is a verb that indicates the action of promoting or stimulating a behavior. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the effect of marketing low-sugar drinks on consumer behavior.
Meaning: 'Encourages' means to promote or stimulate an action or behavior.
Wrong options:
persuades: 'Persuades' is a verb that indicates convincing, which does not fit the context of promoting buying behavior in this sentence.
wish: 'Wish' is a noun that does not relate to the action of promoting or encouraging behavior.
trend: 'Trend' is a noun that does not convey an action and does not fit grammatically in this context.
attempt: 'Attempt' is a noun that does not describe an action and is inappropriate here.
noticeable: 'Noticeable' is an adjective that does not convey an action and does not fit in this context.
fashion: 'Fashion' is a noun that refers to a style but does not indicate an action of promoting behavior.

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