Toys R Us: End of an Era

Which of the following is not a reason that Toys R Us closed its doors?

• Toys R Us had a lot of debt.

• Toys R Us struggled to compete with bigger retailers.

• Fewer babies are being born.

• Toys R Us made expensive improvements to its stores.

Which sentence from the article provides a detail to support your answer to the previous question?

• a. Toys R Us has officially closed all of its stores.

• b. By the 1990s, it was the biggest toy seller in the United States.

• c. This is because the store was struggling financially.

• d. Many people lost their jobs, their homes, and their retirement savings.

According to the article, when did families become more cautious about having children?

• a. After Toys R Us announced it was closing its doors.

• b. After the Great Recession of 2008.

• c. After some Toys R Us employees lost their jobs.

• d. After Amazon became the biggest online retailer.

Which statement below is the main idea of the article, “Toys R Us: The End of an Era”?

• Toys R Us is facing tough competition from online retailers.

• Toys R Us is making less money than it used to.

• Toys R Us stores in the U.S. are closing due to financial problems.

• People in the U.S. are having fewer children than they used to.

Which of the following is not a reason that Toys R Us closed its doors?

• Toys R Us had a lot of debt.

• Toys R Us struggled to compete with bigger retailers.

• Fewer babies are being born.

• Toys R Us made expensive improvements to its stores.

Which evidence from the article supports your answer to the previous question?

• This may be the result of changing gender roles– more women are choosing to focus on building their careers before starting a family.

• Toys R Us sells products that are made for babies and small children.

• Many smaller toy shops went out of business because they could not compete with the huge selection and low prices of Toys R Us.

• Toys R Us had 5 billion dollars in debt.

What is the main theme of the article 'Toys R Us: End of an Era'?

• The rise of online shopping

• The financial struggles of Toys R Us

• The impact of technology on retail

• The history of toy manufacturing

Which of the following sentences best summarizes the article 'Toys R Us: End of an Era'?

• Toys R Us is expanding its stores worldwide.

• Toys R Us is closing due to financial difficulties.

• Toys R Us is launching a new online platform.

• Toys R Us is partnering with other retailers.

What grammatical error is present in the sentence: 'Toys R Us were a popular toy store chain'?

• Subject-verb agreement

• Incorrect tense

• Misplaced modifier

• Pronoun-antecedent agreement

Which word best describes the tone of the article 'Toys R Us: End of an Era'?

• Optimistic

• Nostalgic

• Humorous

• Indifferent