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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #49334 July Prediction Scrambled Memory

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Memories can become scrambled, sometimes in the process of attempting to something. You might relate a story to a friend but include some mistaken details. Later, as you attempt to recall the , you might come across your memory of the scrambled recall attempt instead of your original memory. Memory is malleable. It is not, as thought, like a museum piece sitting in a display case.

unwittingly rehabilitate arduously section retrieve commonly episode

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Correct answer: retrieve
Explanation: The verb 'retrieve' fits grammatically as it is in the base form, which is appropriate following 'to' in the infinitive form. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of trying to access or bring back a memory, which is the main action being discussed in the sentence.
Meaning: To 'retrieve' means to get something back or to recover it, in this case, a memory.
Wrong options:
unwittingly: 'Unwittingly' is an adverb meaning without being aware, which does not fit as it does not describe an action of accessing a memory.
section: 'Section' is a noun that refers to a part of something, which does not relate to the action of accessing or recovering a memory.
arduous: 'Arduously' is an adverb meaning with great effort, which does not fit the context of retrieving a memory as it implies difficulty rather than the action itself.
rehabilitate: 'Rehabilitate' is a verb meaning to restore to health or normal life, which does not fit the context of accessing a memory.
episode: 'Episode' is a noun that refers to an event or a series of events, which does not describe the action of retrieving a memory.
Correct answer: unwittingly
Explanation: The adverb 'unwittingly' fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'include,' indicating that the inclusion of mistaken details is done without intention. Contextually, it conveys the idea that the storyteller is unaware of the inaccuracies in their recounting.
Meaning: 'Unwittingly' means without being aware or without intention, indicating a lack of knowledge about the mistakes made.
Wrong options:
commonly: 'Commonly' is an adverb that means frequently or usually, which does not fit as it does not describe the manner of including details.
retrieve: 'Retrieve' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify the action of including details.
section: 'Section' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe how the details are included.
arduous: 'Arduously' is an adverb meaning with great effort, which does not fit the context of including details without awareness.
rehabilitate: 'Rehabilitate' is a verb that does not relate to the context of storytelling and does not fit grammatically.
Correct answer: episode
Explanation: The noun 'episode' fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'recall.' Contextually, it refers to a specific event or occurrence that one is trying to remember, aligning with the discussion of memory.
Meaning: An 'episode' refers to an event or a particular occurrence in a narrative or memory.
Wrong options:
unwittingly: 'Unwittingly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun to describe what is being recalled.
commonly: 'Commonly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun and does not relate to the act of recalling a memory.
retrieve: 'Retrieve' is a verb that does not fit as it does not serve as a noun and does not describe what is being recalled.
section: 'Section' is a noun that refers to a part of something, which does not specifically relate to a memory or event being recalled.
arduous: 'Arduous' is an adjective meaning requiring great effort, which does not fit as it does not describe a memory or event.
Correct answer: commonly
Explanation: The adverb 'commonly' fits grammatically as it modifies the verb 'thought,' indicating how often this misconception occurs. Contextually, it aligns with the idea that many people have a particular belief about memory.
Meaning: 'Commonly' means frequently or usually, indicating that the belief is widespread.
Wrong options:
retrieve: 'Retrieve' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify the verb 'thought' and does not relate to the frequency of the belief.
unwittingly: 'Unwittingly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe how the thought is held or perceived.
episode: 'Episode' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the action of thinking or the frequency of a belief.
section: 'Section' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to the action of thinking or the frequency of a belief.
arduous: 'Arduous' is an adjective meaning requiring great effort, which does not fit the context of how a thought is held.

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