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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46920 The loss

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The loss of helium on Earth would society greatly Defying the perception of it as a novelty substance for parties, the element actually has many vital in society. Probably the most well-known commercial usage is in airships and blimps (non-flammable helium replaced hydrogen as the lifting gas du jour after the Hindenburg catastrophe in 1932, during which an airship burst into and crashed to the ground killing some passengers and crew).

effect tears flames affect applications implications

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Correct answer: affect
Explanation: The word 'affect' is a verb that indicates an influence on something, which fits grammatically as it follows the subject 'loss of helium' and aligns with the context of discussing the impact on society.
Meaning: 'Affect' means to have an influence on or make a change to something.
Wrong options:
effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a result or outcome, which does not fit grammatically as the sentence requires a verb.
implications: 'Implications' is a noun that refers to possible effects or results, which does not fit as it does not serve as a verb in this context.
applications: 'Applications' is a noun that refers to practical uses, which does not fit as it does not serve as a verb in this context.
flames: 'Flames' is a noun that refers to the visible, gaseous part of a fire, which does not fit as it does not relate to the influence on society.
tears: 'Tears' is a noun that refers to drops of clear, salty liquid produced by the eyes, which does not fit as it does not relate to the influence on society.
Correct answer: applications
Explanation: The term 'applications' is a noun that refers to practical uses or functions of helium in various fields, fitting grammatically as it follows the phrase 'many vital' and aligns with the context of discussing helium's importance.
Meaning: 'Applications' refers to the practical uses or functions of something, in this case, helium.
Wrong options:
effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a result or outcome, which does not fit as it does not describe a use or function of helium.
affect: 'Affect' is a verb that indicates influence, which does not fit as it does not describe a use or function of helium.
implications: 'Implications' is a noun that refers to possible effects or results, which does not fit as it does not describe a use or function of helium.
flames: 'Flames' is a noun that refers to the visible part of a fire, which does not fit as it does not describe a use or function of helium.
tears: 'Tears' is a noun that refers to drops of liquid from the eyes, which does not fit as it does not describe a use or function of helium.
Correct answer: flames
Explanation: The word 'flames' is a noun that refers to the visible, gaseous part of a fire, fitting grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'into' and aligns with the context of describing the catastrophic event involving the airship.
Meaning: 'Flames' refers to the visible part of a fire, indicating the destructive nature of the incident.
Wrong options:
effect: 'Effect' is a noun that refers to a result or outcome, which does not fit as it does not describe a physical state of fire.
affect: 'Affect' is a verb that indicates influence, which does not fit as it does not describe a physical state of fire.
implications: 'Implications' is a noun that refers to possible effects or results, which does not fit as it does not describe a physical state of fire.
applications: 'Applications' is a noun that refers to practical uses, which does not fit as it does not describe a physical state of fire.
tears: 'Tears' is a noun that refers to drops of liquid from the eyes, which does not fit as it does not describe a physical state of fire.

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