NYT Learning Network 2024.11.07

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.

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

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

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

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.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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.

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.

Employees were warned that any (...) against management decisions would result in penalties.

• retaliation
• fearmonger
• envisage

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "retaliation," referring to actions taken in response to perceived wrongs.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4C

Despite the challenges, she could (...) the company's growth doubling within five years.

• presumably due to
• retaliate
• envisage

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "envisage," meaning to foresee or imagine potential growth.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The sudden layoffs were (...) poor financial performance over the past year.

• retaliation
• fearmonger
• presumably due to

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "presumably due to," meaning likely caused by poor financial performance.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A