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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #48535 Gift Guilt

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For many people, receiving gifts can be just as - if not more so - than giving them. You may think you should feel lucky and grateful when given a gift but instead suffer of guilt. They experience guilt because they don’t think they gave as good or as expensive a gift as they received, or they were caught off and have nothing to give in return.

properties determined pangs stressful location guard

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Correct answer: stressful
Explanation: The word 'stressful' is an adjective that describes the emotional state associated with receiving gifts. It fits grammatically as it follows the comparative structure 'just as - if not more so - stressful,' indicating a comparison between receiving and giving gifts.
Meaning: 'Stressful' refers to something that causes stress or anxiety.
Wrong options:
determined: 'Determined' is an adjective that describes a resolute state of mind, which does not relate to the emotional experience of receiving gifts.
location: 'Location' is a noun that refers to a place, which is irrelevant in the context of emotional experiences related to gifts.
pangs: 'Pangs' is a noun that refers to sudden sharp feelings, but it does not fit grammatically in this comparative structure.
properties: 'Properties' is a noun that refers to characteristics or attributes, which does not apply to the emotional context of receiving gifts.
Correct answer: pangs
Explanation: The term 'pangs' refers to sudden sharp feelings of distress or regret, which fits contextually as it describes the feelings of guilt experienced when receiving gifts. It is also grammatically correct as it serves as a plural noun that aligns with the verb 'suffer.'
Meaning: 'Pangs' signifies sharp feelings of emotional distress or guilt.
Wrong options:
determined: 'Determined' does not fit as it describes a state of resolve, not an emotional feeling related to guilt.
guard: 'Guard' is a noun that refers to a protective measure, which does not relate to feelings of guilt.
location: 'Location' is irrelevant as it pertains to a place, not an emotional experience.
properties: 'Properties' refers to characteristics, which does not apply to the context of emotional feelings.
Correct answer: guard
Explanation: The word 'guard' is used as a noun here, indicating a state of being prepared or vigilant. The phrase 'caught off guard' is an idiomatic expression meaning to be surprised or unprepared, which fits perfectly in the context of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Guard' refers to a state of being alert or prepared, particularly in the context of being surprised.
Wrong options:
determined: 'Determined' does not fit as it describes a resolute state, which is not relevant to the context of being unprepared.
stressful: 'Stressful' is an adjective that describes an emotional state, but it does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context.
location: 'Location' is a noun that refers to a place, which is irrelevant to the context of being caught unprepared.
pangs: 'Pangs' is a noun that refers to sharp feelings, which does not fit the idiomatic expression needed here.
properties: 'Properties' refers to characteristics, which does not apply to the context of being caught off guard.

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