US Government Actions on TikTok
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What action did the US government take regarding TikTok?

  • They fined TikTok for copyright infringement.
  • They banned TikTok from the US. (correct)
  • They required TikTok to remove certain content from their app.
  • They forced TikTok to sell their app to an American company.

What was the primary reason for the US government's action against TikTok?

  • TikTok was promoting harmful content to its users.
  • TikTok was accused of stealing US user data.
  • TikTok was found to be spreading misinformation.
  • TikTok was believed to be a security threat to the US. (correct)

What was the outcome of the US government's action regarding TikTok?

  • TikTok was temporarily shut down in the US and then reopened. (correct)
  • TikTok was fined and required to make changes to its platform.
  • TikTok was permanently banned from the US.
  • TikTok was forced to sell its US operations to an American company.

Who is responsible for making the decision to restore access to TikTok in the US?

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What is the main point the author is trying to convey in the last part of the text?

<p>The future of TikTok in the US is uncertain despite its recent restoration. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'back' indicate in the context of TikTok being back online?

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Which sentence uses the term 'back' correctly according to the content?

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What is the correct structure for using the verb 'pledge'?

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What does the phrase 'I hope it comes back soon' imply?

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What is indicated by the phrase 'pledged to restore it' in spoken English?

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Which example best illustrates the use of 'back' with location?

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In what context is the verb 'pledge' commonly used?

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What common mistake is highlighted in the discussion about using 'two week'?

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What does the term 'whiplash' refer to in the context of the described app situation?

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What does the phrase 'stay tuned' imply?

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Which of the following describes the meaning of 'to be met with something'?

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What does the term 'enacted' indicate regarding the law banning TikTok?

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What does 'divest' imply in the context of the law discussed?

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How is the phrase 'in part' significant in the context of TikTok's message?

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What does 'access to TikTok's app and web page began to return for US users' imply about the status of the app?

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What does 'the app was also unavailable on the Apple and Google Play stores' suggest?

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What was the presidential action promised regarding the enforcement of the divest or ban law?

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What does the term 'banned' mean in the context provided?

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What does the presence of 'US users' imply about the context of TikTok’s availability?

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What does the phrase 'users who tried to open the app at that time' indicate?

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What could the message 'asking users to stay tuned' suggest about the situation?

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What does the term 'cheers' indicate in the provided context?

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What does the verb 'to restore' imply in the context provided?

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Which of the following correctly identifies the plural form in the context?

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How is 'to make a living' defined in the content?

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What does the term 'poised' mean in the provided context?

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What was the significance of Trump’s role regarding TikTok as stated?

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Which phrase best describes the consequence of TikTok’s situation?

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What does 'to score' imply as described in the content?

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Which term is used as a noun to refer to people from America?

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Why will securing the app's long-term future be complicated?

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What is indicated by the term 'whiplash move' in relation to TikTok?

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Which statement accurately reflects a user experience described?

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Which action was described regarding the restoration of TikTok?

<p>TikTok returned with a notification for users. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of TikTok's return triggered Trump’s political advantage?

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What does 'securing' imply in the context given?

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What does the term 'shut down' imply in this context?

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Which verb tense is used to express TikTok's return?

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What is the role of the phrase 'thanks for your patience and support' in the context of TikTok's notification?

<p>To acknowledge returning users (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can the verb 'attribute' be correctly used in a sentence?

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What does the phrase 'we're back' signify in a business context?

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Why is 'itself' significant when referring to TikTok shutting down?

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What grammatical structure follows 'thanks for' in a sentence?

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What does the phrase 'welcome back' imply when used in customer interactions?

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How is the word 'shut' classified in grammatical terms?

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What does the phrase 'as a result of' indicate in a sentence?

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What grammatical feature often accompanies the phrase 'thanks for'?

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What is the function of the notification from TikTok mentioned in the context?

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What does saying 'we can attribute our success' suggest?

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What does it mean if a company 'shuts down for renovations'?

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Back online

A phrase that indicates something was previously absent or unavailable, but is now present or available again.

Pledged

The past tense form of the verb 'to pledge,' meaning to make a formal promise.

Restore it (in context of TikTok)

To restore something to a previous state or condition. It implies returning something to its original functionality.

Two week

An adjective describing a period of two weeks. It often refers to a vacation.

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Comes back

A verb that suggests something will happen again in the future.

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Pledge

A formal promise or commitment, often used by those in positions of power.

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Is back online (in context of TikTok)

Third-person singular form of the verb 'to be' when referring to TikTok, meaning it is back online.

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Is back

A phrase that indicates something has returned to a previous state or location, implying a return to normal functioning or activities.

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Return

The act of returning something to its original state or position.

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Shut down

To close down or discontinue an operation, usually temporarily, but sometimes permanently.

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Attribute

To state that something is the cause or reason for something else.

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Welcome back

A phrase used to welcome someone back after an absence or to thank them for their patience and support.

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Thanks for your patience and support

An expression of gratitude for someone's patience or assistance.

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Patience

The act of being patient or enduring something without complaint.

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Support

Help or assistance provided to someone or something.

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Because of

A word or phrase that introduces a reason or explanation.

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Thanks for

A statement of gratitude for someone's actions or presence.

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Gerund verb

A noun or verb form that describes an action. Often ends in '-ing'.

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Preposition

A word or phrase that connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence.

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Verbification

The act of taking a noun and making it into a verb.

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Listening skills

The ability to understand and respond to spoken language.

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Restoration

To return something to its original state, often used for fixing buildings, cars, artwork, or antiques.

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Political Victory

A major achievement or success, especially in a political context.

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Make a living

To earn enough money to support oneself and one's living expenses.

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Poised

A strong position or readiness to do something.

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Score (verb)

To achieve or obtain something in a successful or significant way.

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TikToks shut down

The noun form of "shut down", referring to the act of closing something down.

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Securing (in the context of the article)

To ensure or guarantee something.

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Whiplash Move

A sudden and unexpected change, often in direction or opinion.

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Is back (in the context of the article)

A phrase used to describe something that returns to its original state or condition.

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Notification

A notification or message that appears on a device or app.

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Millions of American users

A large number of people, specifically a group of people from America.

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TikTok's shut down (in the context of the article)

The period when TikTok was unavailable for American users.

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User (in the context of the article)

A person who uses a specific app, usually refers to someone who uses TikTok.

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Signaled that Trump may be poised to score a major political victory

To express support or approval for a particular issue or stance.

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Stay tuned

To wait for updates while remaining attentive and actively seeking more information.

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Be met with...

To encounter something unexpectedly, often with a sense of surprise or shock.

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Banned

Officially banned or not allowed, meaning it is illegal or prohibited.

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Enacted

A formal way of saying something is in effect or has been put into action.

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In part

A part of a larger whole, often used to indicate that something is not comprehensive but includes a portion of the information or message.

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Along with...

To indicate that something is also unavailable in addition to the previously mentioned items.

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Inauguration

The moment a newly elected president officially takes office.

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President-elect

The state of being chosen for a position but not yet officially taking office.

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Divest or ban law

A law that required TikTok to either sell its US operations or face a complete ban.

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Began to return

A process or action that is still ongoing and has not yet finished.

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US users

Users who are located in the United States of America.

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Adjective

A type of adjective that describes a noun and doesn't require the definite article 'the'.

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The (article)

The definite article required when referring to the country, 'The United States'.

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TikTok's restoration

The restoration or bringing back of access to TikTok.

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Study Notes

TikTok Ban and Restoration

  • TikTok was banned in the US for a short time, then restored
  • The term "back" in "TikTok is back online" indicates a return from unavailability
  • The verb "is" is conjugated correctly with "TikTok" due to the use of "to be back."

Using "Back"

  • "Back" indicates transition from a state of absence to presence
  • "My boss is back after a 2-week vacation" implies a return to work.
  • "My boss is back to work" also implies a return to work
  • "I hope the power comes back soon" signifies a temporary lack of power.

Using "Pledge"

  • "Pledge" is a formal promise or commitment
  • Politicians and business leaders frequently use "pledge"
  • The phrase "pledge to restore" is a past tense form used when describing a past commitment.
  • "Pledged" in the past tense shows the action took place at a specific point in the past.
  • "I promise to help you" is a less formal alternative

"Shut Down"

  • "Shut down" can mean to close temporarily or permanently
  • "Shut down" can be used with stores, companies, offices, etc
  • "TikTok shut itself down" suggests the action was taken independently by the company.

"Whiplash Move"

  • "Whiplash move" describes a sudden change of direction
  • The phrase is used to describe the quick banning and subsequent restoration of TikTok
  • This rapid action resembles the sudden head movement characteristic of a car crash injury.

"Stay Tuned"

  • "Stay tuned" means to wait for forthcoming information and remain attentive
  • The user should actively check for updates regarding the situation.

"Be Met With"

  • "Be met with" indicates encountering something, typically unexpected.
  • Could be a message or situation
  • Can be positive, negative or neutral.
  • Example: "His idea was met with resistance."

"Banning TikTok"

  • A law banning TikTok was enacted in the US
  • The law states that TikTok is not allowed.
  • The term "enacted" signifies the law's official implementation
  • Use of quotations denotes a direct quote from another source (in this case, TikTok's own message).

"Executive Order"

  • An executive order was issued to delay enforcement of the ban
  • This describes a formal order from a high-ranking official

"Restoration"

  • "Restoration" or "return" refers to something going back to its original condition or being made available again.
  • "TikTok's restoration" refers to this recovery process

"Making a Living"

  • "Making a living" means earning a sufficient salary for all one's necessities.

"Poised to"

  • "Poised to" implies a readiness to achieve something significant
  • The verb to be is required before poised with a following infinitive.

"Securing the App's Long-Term Future"

  • Ensuring TikTok's long-term presence in the US is complex based on the law passed.

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This quiz explores the various actions taken by the US government regarding TikTok, including reasons behind these actions and outcomes. Test your knowledge on who was responsible for the decisions affecting TikTok's access in the United States and the central message conveyed in the text.

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