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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
As community-minded creatures who want (1)______________ to belong, we often mirror others, including on social media, where we adopt phrasing, tone and expressions of emotion. In the past few years, social media has had a (2)______________ on hyper positivity: think cheery emojis and (3)______________ quotes plastered over sunsets. Some put this 'good vibes only' trend down to the pandemic and a (4)___________ to avoid painful feelings when (5)______________ on difficult realities. However, attempting to convey constant happiness is not only difficult but impossible
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Download Solution PDF- The passage discusses the recent trend seen on social media towards hyper positivity.
- The appropriate noun should indicate the direction or emphasis that social media has placed on this trend.
- "Focus" fits well as it denotes a central point or concentration on hyper positivity, which aligns with the context.
- Other options ("blemish", "disregard", "dispersion") do not fit the context of describing the emphasis on hyper positivity.
- "Blemish" refers to an imperfection and does not fit the context of emphasis on hyper positivity.
- "Disregard" means lack of consideration and does not convey the idea of emphasis.
- "Dispersion" refers to spreading out and does not align with the notion of focus or emphasis.
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