Question

What is a drawback of the gig economy mentioned in the passage?

• A. High flexibility
• B. Unpredictable incomes
• C. Extensive benefits
• D. Stable employment
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Hint:

For reading comprehension questions about drawbacks, focus on negative aspects explicitly stated in the passage, and eliminate options that describe benefits or contradict the text.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

- Step 1: Understand the question. The question asks for a drawback of the gig economy, requiring a negative aspect explicitly mentioned in the passage.
- Step 2: Locate relevant information. The passage states, "However, it lacks job security, with workers facing unpredictable incomes and no access to traditional benefits like health insurance or pensions." This identifies unpredictable incomes and lack of benefits as drawbacks.
- Step 3: Evaluate the options.
- Option (1): "High flexibility" is presented as a benefit of the gig economy, not a drawback, so it is incorrect.
- Option (2): "Unpredictable incomes" directly matches the passage's wording, making it a strong candidate.
- Option (3): "Extensive benefits" contradicts the passage, which states there are no traditional benefits, so it is incorrect.
- Option (4): "Stable employment" contradicts the passage's mention of lacking job security, so it is incorrect.
- Step 4: Verify specificity. The passage explicitly lists "unpredictable incomes" as a drawback, making option (2) a precise match. Lack of benefits is another drawback but is not an option.
- Step 5: Cross-check for alternatives. The passage does not present flexibility or stable employment as drawbacks, and extensive benefits is contradictory, confirming option (2) as the only correct choice.
- Step 6: Final conclusion. Option (2) Unpredictable incomes is the correct answer, as it directly reflects a drawback stated in the passage.
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