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NYT Learning Network 2024.11.07

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The company faced criticism for its (...) approach, promoting sustainability while increasing production.

paradoxical
fearmonger
envisage

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "paradoxical," referring to an approach that seems contradictory.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The union leaders decided to (...) by organizing a strike after the company cut benefits.

retaliation
retaliate
presumably due to

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "retaliate," meaning to respond with action, in this case, a strike.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The politician was accused of trying to (...) by spreading exaggerated rumors about potential economic collapse.

retaliate
envisage
fearmonger

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "fearmonger," meaning to incite fear, often by exaggerating issues.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The board members could (...) a future where the company leads in sustainable innovation.

envisage
retaliation
paradoxical

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "envisage," meaning to imagine or foresee a possible future.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The increase in employee turnover was (...) the recent policy changes that reduced flexibility.

fearmonger
presumably due to
paradox

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "presumably due to," indicating a likely but unconfirmed cause.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

His actions seemed (...) , as he criticized the new policy but continued to implement it.

retaliation
paradoxical
envisage

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "paradoxical," meaning his actions appeared contradictory.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The CEO’s strategy is a (...) —pursuing high profits while cutting essential resources.

retaliation
paradox
presumably due to

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "paradox," which refers to a situation with seemingly contradictory elements.

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