To help you understand the task better, let's go through the article about allergies step by step, focusing on finding the best words for each gap.
Text with Gaps:
Allergies
People are allergic ___ all kinds of things, but food allergies are one of the most common allergies. When you have a food allergy, you can't eat that food, even if you are keen ___ it, or if it is good ___ you! For example, lots of people have allergies to nuts, and some people have allergies to fruit such as strawberries which are full ___ vitamins. Other kinds of allergies are asthma, when people get ___ breath easily, and eczema, which is a skin allergy. These allergies often get worse when people are concerned ___ something or when they are ___ a lot of stress. Allergies like these need medicine because they are dangerous or because the person is ___ a lot of pain.
Gap Solutions:
Gap 1:
- Choices: A) on, B) to, C) of
- Best Choice: C) of
- Explanation: The correct phrase is "allergic to", which indicates a reaction to something. Therefore, "allergic to all kinds of things" makes the most sense.
Gap 2:
- Choices: A) for, B) in, C) on
- Best Choice: A) for
- Explanation: The phrase “keen on something” means to really like it. So, "even if you are keen on it" is the correct choice.
Gap 3:
- Choices: A) for, B) to, C) at
- Best Choice: B) to
- Explanation: The correct phrase is "good for you", which expresses the benefits, so we use "good for you".
Gap 4:
- Choices: A) by, B) out, C) of
- Best Choice: C) of
- Explanation: The correct phrase is "get out of breath", which means to become slightly breathless or exhausted.
Gap 5:
- Choices: A) at, B) of, C) about
- Best Choice: A) about
- Explanation: The phrase "concerned about something" is correct, indicating worry.
Gap 6:
- Choices: A) under, B) at, C) in
- Best Choice: A) under
- Explanation: The phrase "under a lot of stress" indicates being affected or overwhelmed by stress.
Gap 7:
- Choices: A) of, B) in, C) at
- Best Choice: B) in
- Explanation: The phrase "in a lot of pain" is correct, indicating the state of discomfort.
Final Completed Text:
Allergies
People are allergic to all kinds of things, but food allergies are one of the most common allergies. When you have a food allergy, you can't eat that food, even if you are keen on it, or if it is good for you! For example, lots of people have allergies to nuts, and some people have allergies to fruit such as strawberries which are full of vitamins. Other kinds of allergies are asthma, when people get out of breath easily, and eczema, which is a skin allergy. These allergies often get worse when people are concerned about something or when they are under a lot of stress. Allergies like these need medicine because they are dangerous or because the person is in a lot of pain.
Summary:
Make sure to pay attention to specific phrases and their correct prepositions. Understanding the context of the sentence can help you choose the right word. If you have any further questions or need clarification on any specific part, feel free to ask!