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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #46746 International teams

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Sport is a useful prism through which to explore aspects of national identity. This is particularly so with football, given its popularity and global reach. International teams are often portrayed as the embodiment of the nation for the of a match. They carry the nation’s hopes and dreams. Yet it’s becoming common to see footballers competing for a country other than the one they were born or in. The regulations allow this if they are eligible for citizenship of the country. This raises questions for those interested in issues of , citizenship and belonging. An investigation into how many players transfer their sporting allegiance and why can shed light on the often , multi-layered and contingent of national identity.

conditions identity combine nature raised complex gained duration

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Correct answer: duration
Explanation: The word 'duration' fits grammatically as it refers to the length of time a match lasts, which is the context of the sentence. It aligns with the idea of football matches being a representation of national identity during that time.
Meaning: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, in this case, the time of a football match.
Wrong options:
complex: The term 'complex' is an adjective that describes something intricate or complicated, which does not fit as it does not refer to a time frame.
combine: 'Combine' is a verb that means to join or merge, which does not relate to the concept of time in this context.
nature: 'Nature' is a noun that refers to the inherent qualities or characteristics of something, which does not fit the context of time.
identity: 'Identity' is a noun that refers to the characteristics or qualities that make a person or group unique, which does not relate to the time aspect of a match.
gained: 'Gained' is the past tense of the verb 'gain,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not relate to the duration of a match.
conditions: 'Conditions' is a plural noun that refers to the circumstances affecting something, which does not fit the context of time.
Correct answer: raised
Explanation: The word 'raised' fits grammatically as it refers to the upbringing of footballers, which is the context of the sentence. It complements the idea of where players have spent their formative years.
Meaning: 'Raised' refers to the environment or place where someone grew up, in this case, where footballers were brought up.
Wrong options:
duration: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, which does not fit the context of upbringing.
complex: 'Complex' is an adjective that describes something intricate, which does not relate to the upbringing of individuals.
combine: 'Combine' is a verb that means to join or merge, which does not fit the context of where someone was brought up.
nature: 'Nature' refers to the inherent qualities of something, which does not relate to the upbringing of footballers.
identity: 'Identity' refers to the characteristics that define a person or group, which does not fit the context of upbringing.
gained: 'Gained' is the past tense of 'gain,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
Correct answer: identity
Explanation: The word 'identity' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the sense of belonging and personal characteristics, which is the focus of the discussion about footballers and their national representation.
Meaning: 'Identity' refers to the qualities, beliefs, and characteristics that define an individual or group.
Wrong options:
duration: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, which does not fit the context of belonging or citizenship.
complex: 'Complex' is an adjective that describes something intricate, which does not relate to the concept of identity.
combine: 'Combine' is a verb that means to join or merge, which does not fit the context of identity.
nature: 'Nature' refers to the inherent qualities of something, which does not fit the context of identity.
raised: 'Raised' refers to upbringing, which does not fit the context of discussing identity directly.
gained: 'Gained' is the past tense of 'gain,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
Correct answer: complex
Explanation: The word 'complex' fits grammatically as it describes the intricate nature of national identity, which is the focus of the sentence. It aligns with the idea that identity is not straightforward but rather multifaceted.
Meaning: 'Complex' refers to something that is made up of many interconnected parts, indicating that national identity is not simple.
Wrong options:
duration: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, which does not fit the context of describing identity.
combine: 'Combine' is a verb that means to join or merge, which does not fit the context of describing the nature of identity.
nature: 'Nature' refers to the inherent qualities of something, which does not fit the context of describing the intricacies of identity.
identity: 'Identity' refers to the characteristics that define a person or group, which does not fit as a descriptor of the nature of identity itself.
raised: 'Raised' refers to upbringing, which does not fit the context of describing the complexity of identity.
gained: 'Gained' is the past tense of 'gain,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.
Correct answer: nature
Explanation: The word 'nature' fits grammatically as it refers to the inherent characteristics of national identity, which is the focus of the sentence. It aligns with the discussion about the qualities of identity being multifaceted.
Meaning: 'Nature' refers to the inherent qualities or characteristics of something, in this case, national identity.
Wrong options:
duration: 'Duration' refers to the length of time something lasts, which does not fit the context of describing identity.
complex: 'Complex' is an adjective that describes something intricate, which does not fit as a noun to describe the characteristics of identity.
combine: 'Combine' is a verb that means to join or merge, which does not fit the context of discussing the characteristics of identity.
identity: 'Identity' refers to the characteristics that define a person or group, which does not fit as a descriptor of the nature of identity itself.
raised: 'Raised' refers to upbringing, which does not fit the context of describing the nature of identity.
gained: 'Gained' is the past tense of 'gain,' which does not fit grammatically or contextually in this sentence.

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