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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #48072 American Arts

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The United States in the 1800's was full of , hardworking people who did not consider the arts -- from theater to painting -- useful . In addition, the public’s attitude that European art was better than American art both and infuriated American artists. In the early 1900’s there was a strong feeling among artists that the United States was long in developing art that did not reproduce European traditions.

overdue discouraged practical workplaces disguised belligerent occupations

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Correct answer: practical
Explanation: The word 'practical' is an adjective that describes the type of people in the United States during the 1800s. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'people' and contextually aligns with the description of hardworking individuals who prioritize utility over the arts.
Meaning: 'Practical' refers to being concerned with actual use or practice rather than theory or ideas.
Wrong options:
occupations: 'Occupations' is a noun that does not describe people; it refers to jobs or professions, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
overdue: 'Overdue' is an adjective that indicates something is late or past due, which does not fit the description of people.
disguised: 'Disguised' is a past participle that implies something is hidden or not shown, which does not apply to the nature of the people being described.
workplaces: 'Workplaces' is a noun referring to locations where work is done, which does not describe the people themselves.
belligerent: 'Belligerent' is an adjective that means hostile or aggressive, which does not accurately describe hardworking individuals.
Correct answer: occupations
Explanation: The term 'occupations' is a noun that refers to jobs or professions. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the sentence, indicating what the arts were not considered useful for.
Meaning: 'Occupations' refers to the various jobs or professions that people engage in.
Wrong options:
practical: 'Practical' is an adjective and does not fit as a noun to describe jobs or professions.
overdue: 'Overdue' is an adjective that does not relate to jobs or professions, making it contextually irrelevant here.
disguised: 'Disguised' is a past participle that does not fit the context of describing jobs or professions.
workplaces: 'Workplaces' is a noun that refers to locations of work, not the jobs themselves, making it incorrect in this context.
belligerent: 'Belligerent' is an adjective that describes hostility, which does not relate to the concept of occupations.
Correct answer: discouraged
Explanation: The word 'discouraged' is a past participle used as an adjective that describes the effect of the public's attitude on American artists. It fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates that the attitude had a negative impact on artists' morale.
Meaning: 'Discouraged' means to have lost confidence or enthusiasm, particularly due to negative feedback or attitudes.
Wrong options:
occupations: 'Occupations' is a noun that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not describe an action or effect on artists.
overdue: 'Overdue' is an adjective that does not convey the intended meaning of discouragement and does not fit the context.
disguised: 'Disguised' is a past participle that implies something is hidden, which does not relate to the impact of public attitude on artists.
workplaces: 'Workplaces' is a noun that refers to locations of work, which does not fit the context of discouraging artists.
belligerent: 'Belligerent' is an adjective that describes aggression, which does not accurately reflect the sentiment of discouragement.
Correct answer: overdue
Explanation: The term 'overdue' is an adjective that indicates something is late or has been delayed. It fits grammatically as it describes the state of the United States in relation to developing art, and contextually it conveys the urgency felt by artists.
Meaning: 'Overdue' means that something is past the expected time for completion or occurrence.
Wrong options:
occupations: 'Occupations' is a noun that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not describe a state of being or condition.
discouraged: 'Discouraged' is a past participle that describes a feeling, which does not fit the context of being late or overdue.
disguised: 'Disguised' is a past participle that implies something is hidden, which does not relate to the concept of being overdue.
workplaces: 'Workplaces' is a noun that refers to locations of work, which does not fit the context of describing a state of development.
belligerent: 'Belligerent' is an adjective that describes aggression, which does not accurately reflect the idea of being overdue.

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