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It is a poor reflection on the development and progress of our society when the aim of many people is simply to get rich. A survey of nine-year-old children showed that above and beyond other goals such as is the for obscene levels of wealth. Furthermore, and perhaps even more shockingly, is how most kids believe that they can choose to attain this goal. Not through and perseverance, but through becoming famous. Not even through the grotesquely ability to kick a ball or hold a tune but through simply being famous for the sake of who they are.

insisted attain primary desire happiness determination secondary rewarded

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Correct answer: primary
Explanation: The word 'primary' functions as an adjective that describes the main aim of many people. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'aim' and contextually aligns with the sentiment of discussing the most significant goal in society, which is to get rich.
Meaning: 'Primary' means the most important or main.
Wrong options:
secondary: 'Secondary' is an adjective that indicates something of lesser importance, which contradicts the context of discussing the main aim.
insisted: 'Insisted' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'aim' and does not relate to the context of goals.
determination: 'Determination' is a noun that does not describe the type of aim and does not fit grammatically as an adjective.
happiness: 'Happiness' is a noun that does not modify 'aim' and is not relevant to describing the primary goal.
desire: 'Desire' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'aim' and does not convey the main focus of the sentence.
attain: 'Attain' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'aim' and does not relate to the context of describing a goal.
Correct answer: happiness
Explanation: The term 'happiness' serves as a noun that represents a significant goal for children, fitting grammatically as it follows 'such as' and aligns contextually with the discussion of goals beyond wealth.
Meaning: 'Happiness' refers to a state of well-being and contentment.
Wrong options:
primary: 'Primary' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a goal and does not relate to the context of children's aspirations.
insisted: 'Insisted' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot represent a goal and does not relate to the context of aspirations.
determination: 'Determination' is a noun that describes a quality rather than a goal, making it unsuitable in this context.
desire: 'Desire' is a noun that indicates a wish but does not fit as a goal in the context of children's aspirations.
rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a goal and does not relate to the context of aspirations.
attain: 'Attain' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot represent a goal and does not relate to the context of children's aspirations.
Correct answer: desire
Explanation: The word 'desire' functions as a noun that indicates a strong feeling of wanting something, fitting grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence and aligns contextually with the discussion of children's aspirations for wealth.
Meaning: 'Desire' refers to a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something.
Wrong options:
primary: 'Primary' is an adjective that does not fit as it cannot serve as a subject and does not relate to the context of aspirations.
insisted: 'Insisted' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a subject and does not relate to the context of aspirations.
determination: 'Determination' is a noun that describes a quality rather than a feeling, making it unsuitable in this context.
happiness: 'Happiness' is a noun that describes a state of being rather than a feeling of wanting, making it unsuitable here.
rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a subject and does not relate to the context of aspirations.
attain: 'Attain' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a subject and does not relate to the context of aspirations.
Correct answer: determination
Explanation: The term 'determination' serves as a noun that indicates a firm intention to achieve a goal, fitting grammatically as it follows 'through' and aligns contextually with the discussion of how children believe they can achieve wealth.
Meaning: 'Determination' refers to the quality of being resolute or firm in purpose.
Wrong options:
primary: 'Primary' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a means to achieve a goal and does not relate to the context of effort.
insisted: 'Insisted' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a means to achieve a goal and does not relate to the context of effort.
happiness: 'Happiness' is a noun that does not fit as a means to achieve wealth and does not relate to the context of effort.
desire: 'Desire' is a noun that indicates a wish but does not fit as a means to achieve a goal in this context.
rewarded: 'Rewarded' is a past participle that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a means to achieve a goal and does not relate to the context of effort.
attain: 'Attain' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a means to achieve a goal and does not relate to the context of effort.
Correct answer: rewarded
Explanation: The word 'rewarded' functions as a past participle that describes the ability to receive rewards, fitting grammatically as it modifies 'ability' and aligns contextually with the discussion of how children perceive success in wealth.
Meaning: 'Rewarded' refers to receiving something in return for effort or achievement.
Wrong options:
primary: 'Primary' is an adjective that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'ability' and does not relate to the context of achievement.
insisted: 'Insisted' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'ability' and does not relate to the context of achievement.
determination: 'Determination' is a noun that does not fit as it cannot modify 'ability' and does not relate to the context of achievement.
happiness: 'Happiness' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'ability' and does not relate to the context of achievement.
desire: 'Desire' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'ability' and does not relate to the context of achievement.
attain: 'Attain' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot modify 'ability' and does not relate to the context of achievement.

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