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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #47984 Stressful Profession

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Physicians have high of mental distress — and they’re only getting higher. One 2023 survey found six out of 10 doctors often had feelings of burnout, to four out of 10 pre-pandemic. In a separate 2023 study, nearly a quarter of doctors said they were depressed and this affected their to cope with the rising demand for health care services. In a 2022 survey, one in 10 doctors said they’d thought about or suicide.

attempted depth linked compared rates pile ability

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Correct answer: rates
Explanation: The word 'rates' fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that aligns with 'high' and refers to the frequency of mental distress among physicians. Contextually, it makes sense as the sentence discusses the prevalence of mental distress.
Meaning: 'Rates' refers to the frequency or occurrence of something, in this case, mental distress among physicians.
Wrong options:
depth: 'Depth' is a noun that refers to the extent of something, but it does not relate to the frequency of mental distress, making it contextually inappropriate.
compared: 'Compared' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a noun in this context.
linked: 'Linked' is a verb that suggests a connection but does not fit as a noun to describe the frequency of mental distress.
attempted: 'Attempted' is a verb that indicates an action but does not fit as a noun in this context.
ability: 'Ability' is a noun that refers to the capacity to do something, which does not relate to the frequency of mental distress.
pile: 'Pile' is a noun that refers to a heap or stack, which is irrelevant in the context of discussing mental distress rates.
Correct answer: compared
Explanation: The word 'compared' serves as a verb that indicates a relationship between the current rates of burnout and those from the pre-pandemic period. It fits grammatically and contextually as it introduces a comparison.
Meaning: 'Compared' means to examine the similarities and differences between two or more items, in this case, the rates of burnout among doctors.
Wrong options:
rates: 'Rates' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
depth: 'Depth' is a noun that does not relate to the action of comparing and is contextually irrelevant here.
linked: 'Linked' is a verb that suggests a connection but does not fit the context of making a comparison.
attempted: 'Attempted' is a verb that indicates an action but does not relate to the act of comparing in this context.
ability: 'Ability' is a noun that refers to capacity, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed for this blank.
pile: 'Pile' is a noun that does not relate to the action of comparing and is irrelevant in this context.
Correct answer: ability
Explanation: The word 'ability' is a noun that fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the clause discussing how depression affects doctors. It is contextually appropriate as it relates to the capacity to cope with demands.
Meaning: 'Ability' refers to the capacity or skill to do something, in this case, cope with rising healthcare demands.
Wrong options:
rates: 'Rates' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as the subject of this clause.
depth: 'Depth' is a noun that refers to extent but does not relate to the capacity to cope, making it contextually inappropriate.
compared: 'Compared' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context and cannot serve as the subject.
attempted: 'Attempted' is a verb that indicates an action and does not fit as a noun in this context.
linked: 'Linked' is a verb that suggests a connection but does not fit as a noun to describe capacity.
pile: 'Pile' is a noun that does not relate to the ability to cope and is irrelevant in this context.
Correct answer: attempted
Explanation: The word 'attempted' is a verb that fits grammatically as it describes the action taken by doctors regarding suicide. It is contextually relevant as it discusses the serious issue of doctors contemplating suicide.
Meaning: 'Attempted' means to have tried to do something, in this case, to take one's own life.
Wrong options:
rates: 'Rates' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it cannot serve as a verb in this context.
depth: 'Depth' is a noun that does not relate to the action of attempting and is contextually irrelevant here.
linked: 'Linked' is a verb that suggests a connection but does not fit the context of attempting suicide.
ability: 'Ability' is a noun that refers to capacity, which does not fit the action of attempting in this context.
compared: 'Compared' is a verb that does not relate to the action of attempting and cannot fit here.
pile: 'Pile' is a noun that does not relate to the action of attempting and is irrelevant in this context.

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