The company's decision to _______ its environmental policies in response to public pressure demonstrated that consumer activism could indeed influence corporate behavior.
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readingWhich choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A
abandon
B
hide
C
criticize
D
strengthen
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. The passage describes responding to public pressure in a way showing activism's positive influence. "Strengthen" means to make more robust, fitting improved policies.
Choice A is incorrect because "abandon" would not demonstrate positive influence. Choice B is incorrect because "hide" contradicts responding to pressure. Choice C is incorrect because "criticize" doesn't describe policy improvement.