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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #882 Folklore

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Folklore is a modern term for the of traditional customs, superstitions, stories, dances, and songs that have been adopted and maintained within a given by processes of repetition not reliant on the written . Along with folk songs and folktales, this broad of cultural forms embraces all kinds of legends, riddles, jokes, proverbs, games, charms, omens, spells, and rituals, especially those of pre-literate societies or social classes. Those forms of verbal expression that are handed on from one generation or locality to the next by word of mouth are said to constitute an oral .

contemporary category tradition body community word classroom work

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Correct answer: body
Explanation: The word 'body' refers to a collection or group of elements, which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the entirety of customs, superstitions, stories, dances, and songs.
Meaning: 'Body' in this context means a collection or group of related items.
Wrong options:
superstitions: 'Superstitions' refers specifically to beliefs or practices based on fear of the unknown, which does not fit as it does not describe a collection.
classroom: 'Classroom' refers to a physical space for learning, which is unrelated to the context of customs and traditions.
word: 'Word' is a noun that refers to a single unit of language, which does not fit the context of describing a collection of cultural elements.
work: 'Work' refers to tasks or labor, which does not relate to the collection of customs and traditions.
traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that describes something based on long-established customs, but it does not fit as a noun here.
contemporary: 'Contemporary' refers to something modern or current, which does not fit the context of describing a collection of customs.
Correct answer: traditional
Explanation: The term 'traditional' describes customs that are passed down through generations, fitting both grammatically and contextually as it modifies 'customs' to indicate their historical significance.
Meaning: 'Traditional' refers to customs or practices that are long-established and passed down through generations.
Wrong options:
body: 'Body' is a noun that refers to a collection, which does not fit as a descriptor for customs.
superstitions: 'Superstitions' refers to beliefs based on fear of the unknown, which does not describe the nature of customs.
classroom: 'Classroom' is a physical space for learning, which does not relate to the nature of customs.
word: 'Word' is a noun that does not describe the nature of customs and is unrelated here.
work: 'Work' refers to tasks or labor, which does not fit the context of describing customs.
contemporary: 'Contemporary' refers to something modern, which does not accurately describe customs that are historical.
Correct answer: superstitions
Explanation: The word 'superstitions' fits grammatically as a plural noun that refers to beliefs or practices based on fear of the unknown, which aligns with the context of folklore.
Meaning: 'Superstitions' are beliefs or practices that arise from fear or ignorance, often involving supernatural elements.
Wrong options:
body: 'Body' refers to a collection, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of belief or practice.
traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that describes customs, not a noun that fits in this context.
classroom: 'Classroom' refers to a physical space for learning, which is unrelated to the context of beliefs.
word: 'Word' is a noun that does not describe beliefs or practices and is not appropriate here.
work: 'Work' refers to tasks or labor, which does not fit the context of describing beliefs.
contemporary: 'Contemporary' refers to something modern, which does not accurately describe beliefs based on fear.
Correct answer: community
Explanation: The term 'community' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to a group of people living in the same area, which is relevant to the context of shared customs and traditions.
Meaning: 'Community' refers to a group of people who share common interests or characteristics, often living in the same area.
Wrong options:
body: 'Body' refers to a collection, which does not fit as it does not describe a group of people.
superstitions: 'Superstitions' refers to beliefs, which does not fit as a descriptor for a group of people.
traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that describes customs, not a noun that fits in this context.
word: 'Word' is a noun that does not describe a group of people and is not appropriate here.
work: 'Work' refers to tasks or labor, which does not fit the context of describing a group of people.
contemporary: 'Contemporary' refers to something modern, which does not accurately describe a group of people.
Correct answer: word
Explanation: The word 'word' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to a unit of language, which aligns with the context of folklore being maintained without reliance on written forms.
Meaning: 'Word' refers to a single unit of language, which in this context signifies the written form of language.
Wrong options:
body: 'Body' refers to a collection, which does not fit as it does not describe a written form.
superstitions: 'Superstitions' refers to beliefs, which does not fit as a descriptor for written forms.
traditional: 'Traditional' is an adjective that describes customs, not a noun that fits in this context.
work: 'Work' refers to tasks or labor, which does not fit the context of describing a written form.
community: 'Community' refers to a group of people, which does not relate to the written form of language.
contemporary: 'Contemporary' refers to something modern, which does not accurately describe a written form.

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