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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #881 My Father’s Bookshelf

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None of the books in my father’s dusty old bookcase were . Yet while I was growing up, I never saw anyone take one down. Most were tomes - a comprehensive history of civilisation, matching volumes of the great works of western literature, numerous others I can no longer - that seemed almost to shelves that bowed slightly from decades of support.

recall interesting focused fused steadfast forbidden fragile massive

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Correct answer: forbidden
Explanation: The word 'forbidden' fits grammatically as it describes the books in a way that aligns with the context of them being untouched. It suggests that these books were not allowed to be taken down, which is consistent with the sentiment of the passage.
Meaning: 'Forbidden' means not allowed or prohibited.
Wrong options:
fused: 'Fused' implies being stuck together, which does not relate to the context of the books being taken down.
fragile: 'Fragile' means easily broken, which does not fit the context of the books being untouched due to prohibition.
steadfast: 'Steadfast' means firm and unwavering, which does not convey the idea of prohibition.
interesting: 'Interesting' describes something that captures attention, but does not relate to the idea of being allowed or not.
massive: 'Massive' refers to size, which does not imply anything about the books being taken down or not.
Correct answer: massive
Explanation: The term 'massive' accurately describes the size of the tomes mentioned, fitting both grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes their large scale.
Meaning: 'Massive' means very large or heavy.
Wrong options:
fused: 'Fused' does not describe size and instead implies being stuck together, which is not relevant here.
fragile: 'Fragile' suggests delicacy, which contradicts the idea of large, sturdy tomes.
steadfast: 'Steadfast' does not relate to size but rather to firmness, making it irrelevant in this context.
interesting: 'Interesting' does not describe size and is not appropriate for the context of the tomes.
recall: 'Recall' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective to describe the tomes.
Correct answer: recall
Explanation: The word 'recall' fits grammatically as it is a verb that indicates the action of remembering, which aligns with the context of the speaker's inability to remember the titles of the books.
Meaning: 'Recall' means to remember or bring back to mind.
Wrong options:
fused: 'Fused' does not relate to memory and instead implies being stuck together, which is irrelevant here.
fragile: 'Fragile' is an adjective that describes something delicate, which does not fit the context of memory.
steadfast: 'Steadfast' does not relate to memory and instead describes firmness, making it irrelevant here.
interesting: 'Interesting' does not relate to the act of remembering and is not appropriate in this context.
massive: 'Massive' describes size, which does not fit the context of recalling titles.
Correct answer: fused
Explanation: The term 'fused' fits grammatically as it describes the books' physical state, suggesting they are stuck to the shelves, which aligns with the context of their long-term placement.
Meaning: 'Fused' means to be joined together or combined.
Wrong options:
fragile: 'Fragile' implies delicacy, which does not fit the context of books being stuck to shelves.
steadfast: 'Steadfast' describes firmness but does not relate to the physical state of the books.
interesting: 'Interesting' does not describe a physical state and is irrelevant in this context.
recall: 'Recall' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective describing the books' condition.
massive: 'Massive' describes size, which does not relate to the idea of being stuck to the shelves.
Correct answer: steadfast
Explanation: The word 'steadfast' fits grammatically as it describes the support provided by the shelves, suggesting they have remained firm over time, which aligns with the context of durability.
Meaning: 'Steadfast' means firm and unwavering, especially in support.
Wrong options:
fused: 'Fused' implies being stuck together, which does not relate to the support of the shelves.
fragile: 'Fragile' suggests delicacy, which contradicts the idea of strong support.
interesting: 'Interesting' does not describe the nature of support and is irrelevant in this context.
recall: 'Recall' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective describing the support of the shelves.
massive: 'Massive' describes size, which does not relate to the quality of support.

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