Question

complete each sentence with the correct word. when iris’s family first moved to the city, iris struggled to get around on her own. to increase her, her parents got her a bus pass. at first, around the city was difficult because she was unfamiliar with the bus routes. after a few months, though, she was able to easily figure out where she was going.

Explanation:

1. The first blank needs a noun that describes the ability to move independently; "independence" fits as the goal is to help Iris move around on her own.
2. The second blank needs a gerund/ noun form of the action of moving around; "getting" (or "navigating") fits the context of moving through the city.

Answer:

1. First blank: independence
2. Second blank: getting