MediumReading and Writing· Standard English Conventions· None· MCQ
The 19th century saw a rapid development of new technologies, such as the telegraph and the railroad, which revolutionized the way people lived and worked. However, these innovations also had unintended consequences, as can be seen in the rise of urban poverty, the spread of infectious diseases, and the widening gap between the rich and the poor. In the passage, what does the word “consequences” most nearly mean?
The word "consequences" in the passage most nearly means
A
results
B
alternatives
C
causes
D
predictions
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence discusses the results of the development of new technologies. "Consequences" means "results." The other choices don’t fit the context.
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