Question

.Read the following passage and answer questions 1-6:
Music theft is a real, ongoing and evolving challenge. Both the volume of music acquired (1) illegally without paying for it, and the resulting drop in revenues are staggering (2). Digital sales, while on the rise, are not making up the difference.
It is commonly known as “piracy”, but that is too “benign” (3) a term to adequately describe the toll that music theft takes on the enormous cast of industry players working behind the scenes to bring music to your ears. While downloading one song may not feel that serious a crime, the accumulative (4) impact of millions of songs downloaded illegally is devastating.
The single most effective anti-piracy strategy is to help build a thriving (5) legal marketplace to give legal online services space to continue to prosper. But providing compelling (6) legal ways to enjoy music is not sufficient. It needs to be complemented by educational programs and legal efforts.
1. In “acquired “(1) means _____________
A. distributed
B. permitted
C. produced
D. attained

2. What is the opposite of “staggering” in (2)?
A. lost
B. mild
C. realistic
D. arguable

3.Which of the following is the opposite of “benign” as used in (3)?
A. comical
B. helpful
C. logical
D. strong

4.In (4) “accumulative” means ______________?
A. improved a lot
B. complete and final
C. improved gradually
D. growing in number

5.Which of the following is the opposite of “thriving” in (5)?
A. unfriendly
B. unrealistic
C. unsuccessful
D. uncomplicated

6.Which of the following means “compelling” in (6)?
A. definite
B. forceful
C. independent
d. compensatory

Answer 1

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1). attained

2). realistic

3). strong

4). growing in number

5). unsuccessful

6). forceful

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

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