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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #45583 Language Acquisition

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Modern linguistics light on the paradoxical nature of language acquisition. Renowned researchers contend that the critical period for language learning is not to early childhood, as traditionally believed. Instead, evidence suggests that language skills can be significantly honed well into adulthood, that the methods of instruction align with the nuanced cognitive frameworks of mature learners. This insight has profound implications for second-language education and for a more flexible and age-inclusive approach.

levies confined provided originates sheds advocates proposed

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Correct answer: sheds
Explanation: The verb 'sheds' is used here to indicate that modern linguistics reveals or illuminates the complexities of language acquisition. It fits grammatically as it is in the present tense, matching the context of the sentence which discusses ongoing research.
Meaning: 'Sheds' means to give off or to reveal, in this case, referring to the insights provided by modern linguistics.
Wrong options:
levies: 'Levies' is a verb that means to impose or collect, which does not fit the context of revealing information.
originates: 'Originates' suggests the beginning of something, which does not align with the idea of illuminating or explaining a concept.
confined: 'Confined' is an adjective that means restricted, which does not fit as it does not convey the action of revealing or shedding light on a topic.
proposed: 'Proposed' is a verb that means to suggest, which does not fit the context of providing insight or illumination.
provided: 'Provided' is a verb that means to supply, which does not fit grammatically as it does not convey the action of revealing information.
advocates: 'Advocates' is a verb that means to support or recommend, which does not fit the context of shedding light on a topic.
Correct answer: confined
Explanation: The word 'confined' is an adjective that describes something that is limited or restricted. In this context, it indicates that the critical period for language learning is not limited to early childhood, which aligns with the overall argument of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Confined' means restricted or limited to a certain area or time.
Wrong options:
levies: 'Levies' is a verb that means to impose or collect, which does not fit as it does not describe a state of limitation.
originates: 'Originates' suggests the beginning of something, which does not convey the idea of restriction or limitation.
sheds: 'Sheds' is a verb that means to reveal, which does not fit as it does not describe a state of being confined.
proposed: 'Proposed' is a verb that means to suggest, which does not fit as it does not convey the idea of limitation.
provided: 'Provided' is a verb that means to supply, which does not fit as it does not describe a state of being confined.
advocates: 'Advocates' is a verb that means to support or recommend, which does not fit as it does not describe a state of limitation.
Correct answer: provided
Explanation: The word 'provided' is used here as a conjunction meaning 'on the condition that.' It fits grammatically and contextually, indicating that the effectiveness of language learning methods depends on their alignment with mature learners' cognitive frameworks.
Meaning: 'Provided' means on the condition that or if.
Wrong options:
levies: 'Levies' is a verb that means to impose or collect, which does not fit as it does not convey a conditional relationship.
originates: 'Originates' suggests the beginning of something, which does not fit in the context of conditionality.
confined: 'Confined' is an adjective that means restricted, which does not fit as it does not convey a conditional relationship.
proposed: 'Proposed' is a verb that means to suggest, which does not fit as it does not convey a conditional relationship.
advocates: 'Advocates' is a verb that means to support or recommend, which does not fit as it does not convey a conditional relationship.
Correct answer: advocates
Explanation: The term 'advocates' is used as a verb meaning to support or recommend a particular approach. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it indicates that the insight gained from the research supports a more flexible and inclusive approach to language education.
Meaning: 'Advocates' means to support or recommend a particular course of action.
Wrong options:
levies: 'Levies' is a verb that means to impose or collect, which does not fit as it does not convey the idea of support or recommendation.
originates: 'Originates' suggests the beginning of something, which does not fit in the context of advocating for an approach.
confined: 'Confined' is an adjective that means restricted, which does not fit as it does not convey the idea of supporting or recommending.
proposed: 'Proposed' is a verb that means to suggest, which does not fit as it does not convey the idea of actively supporting an approach.
provided: 'Provided' is a verb that means to supply, which does not fit as it does not convey the idea of advocating for a particular approach.

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