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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50323 Fascination

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A fascination with the fate of those who show great early talent remained with me. Then in 1981, I happened upon a radio documentary Hephzibah, who died earlier that year. Produced and narrated for the Australian Broadcasting Commission’s The Coming Out Show by the influential feminist commentator and academic Eva Cox – who was, I learnt for the first time, Hephzibah’s stepdaughter – it interviews with Hephzibah and with those who had her. I heard her light, precise voice with its slightly Germanic vowels and hint of an American as she spoke about things that were important to her, and I was drawn to her warmth, thoughtfulness and humor.

mourned commemorating drawl featured prescribing known abase

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Correct answer: commemorating
Explanation: The word 'commemorating' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it describes the action of the documentary in relation to Hephzibah. It indicates that the documentary is dedicated to remembering her, which aligns with the context of discussing her fate and legacy.
Meaning: 'Commemorating' means to honor or remember someone or something, especially in a formal way.
Wrong options:
prescribing: 'Prescribing' is a gerund that means to recommend or order something, which does not fit the context of honoring someone.
known: 'Known' is a past participle that does not convey the action of honoring or remembering, making it grammatically incorrect here.
mourned: 'Mourned' is a past tense verb that indicates grief, which does not fit as it does not describe the documentary's purpose.
abase: 'Abase' means to lower in rank or dignity, which is contrary to the sentiment of honoring someone.
featured: 'Featured' is a past tense verb that describes the documentary's content but does not convey the act of honoring Hephzibah.
Correct answer: featured
Explanation: The word 'featured' is a past tense verb that fits grammatically as it describes what the documentary did. It indicates that the documentary included interviews, which is consistent with the context of discussing its content.
Meaning: 'Featured' means to include or present prominently, especially in a show or documentary.
Wrong options:
commemorating: 'Commemorating' is a gerund that does not fit here as it does not describe the action of the documentary itself but rather its purpose.
known: 'Known' is a past participle that does not convey the action of presenting or including, making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
mourned: 'Mourned' is a past tense verb that indicates grief, which does not fit the context of describing the documentary's content.
abase: 'Abase' means to lower in rank or dignity, which is not relevant to the action of the documentary.
drawl: 'Drawl' is a noun that refers to a manner of speaking and does not fit as a verb describing the documentary's action.
Correct answer: known
Explanation: The word 'known' is a past participle that fits grammatically as it describes the relationship of the people to Hephzibah. It indicates that these individuals had familiarity with her, which aligns with the context of the interviews.
Meaning: 'Known' means to be familiar with someone or something, indicating recognition or acquaintance.
Wrong options:
commemorating: 'Commemorating' is a gerund that does not fit here as it does not describe the relationship of the people to Hephzibah.
featured: 'Featured' is a past tense verb that describes the documentary's content but does not relate to the familiarity of the interviewees with Hephzibah.
mourned: 'Mourned' is a past tense verb that indicates grief, which does not fit the context of describing familiarity with her.
abase: 'Abase' means to lower in rank or dignity, which is not relevant to the context of knowing someone.
drawl: 'Drawl' is a noun that refers to a manner of speaking and does not fit as a description of familiarity.
Correct answer: drawl
Explanation: The word 'drawl' is a noun that fits grammatically as it describes a specific manner of speaking. It aligns with the context of discussing Hephzibah's voice and how she articulated her thoughts.
Meaning: 'Drawl' refers to a slow, lazy way of speaking, often characterized by prolonged vowel sounds.
Wrong options:
commemorating: 'Commemorating' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not describe a manner of speaking.
known: 'Known' is a past participle that does not relate to the manner of speaking and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
mourned: 'Mourned' is a past tense verb that indicates grief, which does not fit the context of describing a voice.
abase: 'Abase' means to lower in rank or dignity, which is not relevant to the description of a voice.
featured: 'Featured' is a past tense verb that describes the documentary's content and does not fit as a noun describing a manner of speaking.

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