Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 English Language Question 5

Read the passage below carefully. "In recent years, the *proliferation* of social media platforms has *revolutionised* how teenagers communicate. While these networks *facilitate* instant contact, they also *exacerbate* issues such as cyber‑bullying and the spread of *misinformation*. Many young people find themselves *entangled* in a constant stream of notifications, which can *diminish* their ability to concentrate on academic tasks. Nevertheless, when used responsibly, social media can *enhance* learning by providing access to a wealth of educational resources. In the passage, the words in *italics* are to be considered for synonyms, and the words in **bold** for antonyms. (For the purpose of this question, treat the italicised words as underlined and the bold words as bold.)