Question

the use of social media by teenagers has been under scrutiny for years, but social media has proven to be more than a trend. as teenagers use social media regularly, some even making careers of it, online platforms remain a major presence in our lives. to that end, educating all people about the benefits and the harms that social media can bring should remain a priority.
which word is closest in meaning to scrutiny as it is used in the passage?

1. concentration
2. examination
3. pursuit
4. revision

Explanation:

To determine the closest meaning of "scrutiny" in the passage, we analyze each option:

• "Concentration" refers to focusing attention, not analyzing something closely.
• "Examination" means a detailed inspection or analysis, which matches the context of people analyzing social media use by teenagers.
• "Pursuit" implies chasing or striving for something, not analyzing.
• "Revision" is about reviewing or correcting, not the kind of careful analysis implied by "scrutiny" here.

Answer:

1. examination