Your taskFill in the gap in each sentence with the correct word or phrase.identicallyideologicalinsertioninterventionmodeparadigmphenomenalprohibitionpublicationssolelysuccessivesurvivalthesissomewhatmedia0 / 15 answeredYour score0 / 150%Keep practising! Focus on the explanations below.1The test was administered across all three cohorts, ensuring that no group received different instructions.Correct answer: identically▸ Why?"Identically" = "identical" + -ly, the adverb meaning in exactly the same way; "identical" is the adjective and cannot modify the verb phrase "was administered."2The conflict between the two factions was essentially , rooted in incompatible visions of the state's role in the economy.Correct answer: ideological▸ Why?"Ideological" = "ideology" + -ical, meaning relating to a system of ideas; "ideologically" is the adverb and cannot follow "was essentially" as a predicative adjective.3The of a new clause into the contract required approval from both parties and a formally signed amendment.Correct answer: insertion▸ Why?"Insertion" = "insert" + -ion, the noun meaning the act of placing something into something else; "inserting" is a gerund — "the insertion of a clause" is the formal legal noun phrase.4Early programmes have been shown to significantly reduce the long-term costs of managing developmental disorders.Correct answer: intervention▸ Why?"Intervention" = "intervene" + -tion, the noun meaning deliberate action taken to improve a situation; "intervening" is a gerund — "early intervention programmes" is the standard health and education phrase.5The preferred of communication among younger participants was instant messaging rather than email or telephone.Correct answer: mode▸ Why?"Mode" means a way or manner of doing something; "method" implies a more systematic approach — "mode of communication" is the academic phrase for a channel or style of interaction.6The discovery challenged the dominant scientific , forcing researchers to reconsider decades of established theory.Correct answer: paradigm▸ Why?"Paradigm" means a model or framework within which theories are developed; "pattern" is sometimes confused with it but lacks the epistemological meaning — "paradigm shift" is the famous compound introduced by Kuhn.7The growth of the renewable energy sector over the past decade has exceeded all early projections.Correct answer: phenomenal▸ Why?"Phenomenal" = "phenomenon" + -al, meaning remarkably impressive; "phenomenally" is the adverb and cannot modify the noun "growth."8The on the use of certain pesticides was introduced following evidence of their harmful effects on bee populations.Correct answer: prohibition▸ Why?"Prohibition" = "prohibit" + -ion, the noun meaning an official ban; "prohibiting" is a gerund — "the prohibition on" is the formal noun phrase for a legal or regulatory ban.9The candidate's extensive list of in peer-reviewed journals demonstrated a sustained commitment to original research.Correct answer: publications▸ Why?"Publications" is the plural noun referring to individual pieces of academic work that have been published; "publication" in the singular would refer to the act or process, not individual works.10The committee was established to review the evidence, with no mandate to make binding recommendations.Correct answer: solely▸ Why?"Solely" = "sole" + -ly, the adverb meaning only, for one purpose; "sole" is an adjective and cannot modify the passive verb "was established."11Three surveys found that public confidence in political institutions continued to decline year on year.Correct answer: successive▸ Why?"Successive" = "succession" + -ive, meaning following one another in sequence; "successive surveys" implies three in a row — "subsequent" simply means coming after, without the implication of unbroken sequence.12The of the species depends entirely on the preservation of its natural breeding and feeding habitat.Correct answer: survival▸ Why?"Survival" = "survive" + -al, the noun meaning the act of continuing to exist; "surviving" is a gerund — "the survival of" is the standard formal noun phrase in biology and environmental science.13The central of the argument is that economic inequality fundamentally undermines social cohesion and democratic participation.Correct answer: thesis▸ Why?"Thesis" means the central argument or proposition of an academic work; "hypothesis" implies an unproven assumption — "the central thesis" is the standard academic phrase for the main claim of an argument.14The results were ambiguous, offering partial support for the hypothesis but not providing conclusive evidence.Correct answer: somewhat▸ Why?"Somewhat" is an adverb of degree meaning to a moderate extent; "rather" is a near synonym but "somewhat" is more neutral and precise in academic hedging language.15The role of social in shaping public opinion has become a central focus of contemporary political science.Correct answer: media▸ Why?"Media" is the plural of "medium" but is commonly treated as a singular noun in compound phrases like "social media"; "medium" in the singular is correct in some contexts but "social media" is the established compound noun.Check AnswersPlease answer at least one question first.Found an error in this exercise? 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