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An alternative is something that you use or choose instead of another thing.

Alternative can be used as a noun or an adjective. In this exercise, alternative is used as a noun.

For example:

The alternative to cancelling our vacation is going to a place where the rain will not affect us.

If you cannot go to the baseball game when you are sick, a good alternative is to watch it on TV.

a substitute for

the only option

another choice

an additional option

Which answers are closest in meaning to alternative? Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

another choice

an additional option

a substitute for

the only option
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The examples below illustrate the meaning of alternative.

a 'one size fits all' T-shirt

drinks without sugar for people who are on a diet

taxis and trains instead of cars

a road sign which shows you how to go a different way

Which of the following are examples of alternative?

Choose the 3 correct answers. 

 

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drinks without sugar for people who are on a diet

a road sign which shows you how to go a different way

taxis and trains instead of cars

a 'one size fits all' T-shirt
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The examples below illustrate the meaning of alternative.

suggest substitutes.

provide a variety of choices.

present options.

keep the original.

Which 3 answers below best complete this sentence?

When you want to offer an alternative, you...

Response:

present options.

provide a variety of choices.

suggest substitutes.

keep the original.

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Read this paragraph and answer the question below.

Is there enough published scientific evidence to show how well this alternative works?

Is the alternative treatment given by someone with an adequate academic and professional background?

Have you seen lots of advertisements for this alternative?

Is there another explanation - not related to the treatment - that could explain why the child's reading isn't improving?

Solving Children's Reading Problems

Most well-known methods for teaching children how to read usually focus on teaching them to identify sounds in words and relate them to letters. Many studies have shown that these methods can help children learn to read. Nevertheless, if parents find that one specific method doesn't seem to work for their child, they should think about an alternative solution. However, before deciding to change methods, there are a number of questions that parents should ask themselves in order to evaluate these alternatives.

Which questions below could help parents decide which alternative treatment to try?

Choose the 3 correct answers.

Response:

Is there enough published scientific evidence to show how well this alternative works?

Is there another explanation - not related to the treatment - that could explain why the child's reading isn't improving?

Have you seen lots of advertisements for this alternative?

Is the alternative treatment given by someone with an adequate academic and professional background?