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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #875 Reality (Camus' text)

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Surely, reality is what we think it is; reality is to us by our experiences. To one or another, this view of reality is one many of us hold, if only . I certainly find myself this way in day-to-day life; it’s easy to be by the face nature reveals directly to our senses.

extent implicitly revealed found dumbfounded seduced thinking reason

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A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: revealed
Explanation: The word 'revealed' is the past participle form of the verb 'reveal,' which fits grammatically as it describes how reality is presented to us. The context indicates that our experiences uncover or disclose reality, making 'revealed' the appropriate choice.
Meaning: 'Revealed' means to make something known or visible that was previously hidden or unknown.
Wrong options:
thinking: 'Thinking' is a gerund that does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence, as it does not convey the action of presenting reality to us.
reason: 'Reason' is a noun that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not describe how reality is presented.
found: 'Found' is the past tense of 'find,' which does not align with the context of revealing reality through experiences.
dumbfounded: 'Dumbfounded' is an adjective that describes a state of shock or astonishment, which does not fit the action of revealing reality.
extent: 'Extent' is a noun that refers to the degree or scope of something, which does not fit the action of revealing.
implicitly: 'Implicitly' is an adverb that describes how something is understood without being directly stated, which does not fit the action of revealing.
Correct answer: extent
Explanation: The term 'extent' is a noun that refers to the degree to which something is true or applicable. In this context, it fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the varying degrees to which people hold the view of reality.
Meaning: 'Extent' refers to the range or degree of something, in this case, how much individuals subscribe to the view of reality.
Wrong options:
thinking: 'Thinking' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a degree or scope.
seduced: 'Seduced' is a past participle that describes being led astray, which does not fit the context of measuring degrees of belief.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a past participle that does not fit as it does not describe a degree or extent of belief.
found: 'Found' is the past tense of 'find,' which does not relate to the concept of measuring degrees.
dumbfounded: 'Dumbfounded' is an adjective that describes a state of shock, which does not fit the context of measuring belief.
implicitly: 'Implicitly' is an adverb that does not describe a degree or extent.
Correct answer: implicitly
Explanation: The word 'implicitly' is an adverb that describes how the view of reality is held without being explicitly stated. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it indicates that many people may not consciously acknowledge their beliefs about reality.
Meaning: 'Implicitly' means in a way that is not directly expressed or stated, suggesting an underlying understanding.
Wrong options:
thinking: 'Thinking' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the manner in which the view is held.
extent: 'Extent' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe how the view is held.
seduced: 'Seduced' is a past participle that describes being led astray, which does not fit the context of holding a view.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a past participle that does not describe the manner of holding a belief.
found: 'Found' is the past tense of 'find,' which does not relate to the manner of belief.
dumbfounded: 'Dumbfounded' is an adjective that describes a state of shock, which does not fit the context of belief.
Correct answer: thinking
Explanation: The word 'thinking' is a gerund that fits grammatically as it describes the action of considering or reflecting on something. In this context, it indicates the speaker's active engagement with the view of reality.
Meaning: 'Thinking' refers to the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something.
Wrong options:
extent: 'Extent' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe an action or process.
seduced: 'Seduced' is a past participle that describes being led astray, which does not fit the context of actively considering a view.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a past participle that does not describe an action of thought.
found: 'Found' is the past tense of 'find,' which does not relate to the action of thinking.
dumbfounded: 'Dumbfounded' is an adjective that describes a state of shock, which does not fit the context of active thought.
implicitly: 'Implicitly' is an adverb that does not describe an action or process.
Correct answer: seduced
Explanation: The word 'seduced' is a past participle that fits grammatically as it describes being enticed or attracted to something. In this context, it indicates how one can be drawn in by the immediate perception of nature.
Meaning: 'Seduced' means to be led away from one's better judgment, often by appealing to desires or senses.
Wrong options:
thinking: 'Thinking' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe being drawn in by something.
extent: 'Extent' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action of being enticed.
revealed: 'Revealed' is a past participle that does not describe the action of being attracted or enticed.
found: 'Found' is the past tense of 'find,' which does not relate to the action of being seduced.
dumbfounded: 'Dumbfounded' is an adjective that describes a state of shock, which does not fit the context of being attracted to something.
implicitly: 'Implicitly' is an adverb that does not describe an action of being drawn in.

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