1. A __________ is a statement that seems contradictory but that is nevertheless true.
A. puzzle
B. definition
C. tribulation
D. paradox
is it D
2. In Barbara Ehrenreich’s essay titled “The Cult of Busyness,” the word “acumen” means:
A. dull.
B. keenness and depth of perception.
C. sadness.
D. type of car.
is it B
Yes. Both are correct.
Yes, you are correct!
1. The answer to the first question is D. paradox. A paradox is a statement or situation that appears to be contradictory or contrary to common sense, but upon closer examination, is actually true or makes sense. To arrive at this answer, you could have used your understanding of the definition of a paradox or searched for the definitions of the options provided to identify the one that accurately matches the given description.
2. The answer to the second question is also B. keenness and depth of perception. To arrive at this answer, you could have used your understanding of the word "acumen" or searched for its definition to find the correct meaning that matches the context of the essay by Barbara Ehrenreich.