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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5390 Travel

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During the late 1800s the invention of steamships made it possible for people to travel , sailing along such as Liverpool to New York. Most passengers set off on a one-way to find work in a different country but wealthy people used to make the crossing for business or to see the sights. The journeys were slow and it took several days for passengers to reach their . When the jet engine was invented, people began to board planes because they were a much faster way to people and things from one place to another. So the ship industry focused on tourists who wanted to visit several countries during one holiday and the cruise ship was born.

abroad destination ways tourists transport journey crossing flight routes

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Correct answer: abroad
Explanation: The word 'abroad' is an adverb that indicates traveling to a foreign country. It fits grammatically as it describes the manner in which people traveled, aligning with the context of international travel during the late 1800s.
Meaning: 'Abroad' means in or to a foreign country.
Wrong options:
ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners of doing something, which does not fit the context of traveling to a foreign country.
crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing something, typically a body of water, but it does not convey the idea of traveling to a foreign country.
tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people who travel for pleasure, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of traveling.
flight: 'Flight' is a noun that refers to the act of flying, which is not applicable in the context of traveling by steamships.
destination: 'Destination' is a noun that refers to the place to which someone is going, but it does not describe the act of traveling itself.
journey: 'Journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling from one place to another, but it does not specify the international aspect of travel.
routes: 'Routes' is a noun that refers to paths or directions taken to reach a destination, which does not fit as it does not describe the act of traveling abroad.
Correct answer: routes
Explanation: The term 'routes' is a plural noun that refers to the paths taken during travel. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the specific paths used by steamships traveling between cities.
Meaning: 'Routes' means the paths or directions taken to reach a destination.
Wrong options:
ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners, which does not specifically indicate the paths taken for travel.
journey: 'Journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling, but it does not describe the specific paths or routes taken.
crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing something, which does not fit as it does not describe travel paths.
flight: 'Flight' is a noun that refers to the act of flying, which is not relevant to the context of steamship travel.
tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people traveling for pleasure, which does not fit as it does not describe travel paths.
destination: 'Destination' is a noun that refers to the end point of travel, not the paths taken to get there.
transport: 'Transport' is a noun that refers to the means of carrying something, which does not fit as it does not describe travel paths.
Correct answer: journey
Explanation: The word 'journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling from one place to another. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the experience of passengers traveling to find work.
Meaning: 'Journey' means the act of traveling from one place to another.
Wrong options:
crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing a body of water, which does not encompass the entire travel experience.
flight: 'Flight' is a noun that specifically refers to the act of flying, which is not applicable in the context of steamship travel.
ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners, which does not describe the travel experience itself.
tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people traveling for leisure, which does not fit as it does not describe the travel experience of those seeking work.
destination: 'Destination' is a noun that refers to the end point of travel, not the act of traveling itself.
routes: 'Routes' is a noun that refers to paths taken, but it does not describe the overall experience of traveling.
transport: 'Transport' is a noun that refers to the means of carrying something, which does not fit as it does not describe the act of traveling.
Correct answer: destination
Explanation: The word 'destination' is a noun that refers to the place to which someone is going. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the final goal of the passengers' journey.
Meaning: 'Destination' means the place to which someone is traveling.
Wrong options:
ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners, which does not fit as it does not describe a specific place.
journey: 'Journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling, not the end point of that travel.
crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing something, which does not fit as it does not describe a final destination.
flight: 'Flight' is a noun that refers to the act of flying, which is not relevant to the context of steamship travel.
routes: 'Routes' is a noun that refers to paths taken, which does not describe the final goal of travel.
transport: 'Transport' is a noun that refers to the means of carrying something, which does not fit as it does not describe a specific place.
tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people traveling for leisure, which does not fit as it does not describe a destination.
Correct answer: transport
Explanation: The word 'transport' is a noun that refers to the means of carrying people or goods from one place to another. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the action of moving people and things more efficiently.
Meaning: 'Transport' means the means of carrying people or goods from one place to another.
Wrong options:
flight: 'Flight' is a noun that specifically refers to the act of flying, which does not encompass the broader concept of moving people and goods.
journey: 'Journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling, but it does not describe the means of doing so.
ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners, which does not fit as it does not describe the means of carrying.
crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing something, which does not fit as it does not describe the means of transport.
destination: 'Destination' is a noun that refers to the end point of travel, which does not fit as it does not describe the means of moving.
routes: 'Routes' is a noun that refers to paths taken, which does not describe the means of carrying people or goods.
tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people traveling for leisure, which does not fit as it does not describe the means of transport.

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