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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 5.
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Download Solution PDF- The passage discusses the reasons behind the 'good vibes only' trend on social media.
- The appropriate verb should indicate the action of thinking deeply about something, especially something concerning.
- "Ruminating" fits well as it denotes thinking deeply about difficult realities, which aligns with the context of avoiding painful feelings.
- Other options ("laminating", "collaborating", "stagnating") do not fit the context of reflecting deeply.
- "Laminating" means covering something with a protective layer, which does not fit the context of thinking deeply.
- "Collaborating" means working together with others, which does not convey the idea of reflecting on something.
- "Stagnating" means ceasing to develop or advance, which does not align with the context of deep contemplation.
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