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"Sustainable Job Growth" is a motto for many governments, especially in the aftermath of a recession. The problem of 'job quality' is less often addressed and may be seen as job growth. The sentiment 'any job is better than no job' may resonate with governments as well as people, especially in the context of high unemployment. However, if the between improving the quality of jobs and creating new jobs becomes greatly imbalanced towards the latter, this could increase work stress among and future workers, which in turn has health, economic and social costs. A recent British Academy Policy Centre Report on Stress at Work highlights these and describes the context, determinants and consequences of work-related stress in Britain.

hindering growth current trap concerns existing stucked balance wonder

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Correct answer: hindering
Explanation: The word 'hindering' is a present participle that functions as a verb in this context, indicating that 'job quality' is obstructing or delaying job growth. This fits grammatically as it aligns with the structure of the sentence, which discusses the negative impact of job quality on growth.
Meaning: To hinder means to create difficulties that result in delay or obstruction.
Wrong options:
trap: 'Trap' is a noun that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not convey the action of obstructing job growth.
balance: 'Balance' is a noun that refers to a state of equilibrium, which does not fit the context of describing an action affecting job growth.
growth: 'Growth' is a noun that does not convey the action of hindering and does not fit grammatically in this sentence.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a noun or verb that does not relate to the context of job quality affecting job growth.
stucked: 'Stucked' is not a standard English word; the correct form is 'stuck,' which does not fit the context either.
Correct answer: balance
Explanation: The term 'balance' is a noun that refers to the state of equilibrium between two elements, in this case, the quality of existing jobs and the creation of new jobs. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the necessary equilibrium that should be maintained.
Meaning: Balance refers to a situation in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Wrong options:
trap: 'Trap' is a noun that does not fit the context of discussing equilibrium between job quality and job creation.
concerns: 'Concerns' is a plural noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not refer to a state of equilibrium.
growth: 'Growth' is a noun that refers to an increase, which does not fit the context of maintaining a balance.
hindering: 'Hindering' is a verb form that does not fit as it does not describe a state of balance.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a noun or verb that does not relate to the concept of balance in this context.
stucked: 'Stucked' is not a standard English word; the correct form is 'stuck,' which does not fit the context.
Correct answer: existing
Explanation: The word 'existing' is an adjective that describes jobs that are currently available. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'jobs' and provides clarity about which jobs are being referred to in the context of quality improvement.
Meaning: Existing refers to something that is currently present or available.
Wrong options:
trap: 'Trap' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a type of job.
balance: 'Balance' is a noun that does not modify 'jobs' and does not fit in this context.
current: 'Current' is an adjective that also describes jobs but is less precise than 'existing' in this context.
growth: 'Growth' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a type of job.
hindering: 'Hindering' is a verb form that does not fit as it does not describe jobs.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a noun or verb that does not relate to the context of job quality.
stucked: 'Stucked' is not a standard English word; the correct form is 'stuck,' which does not fit the context.
Correct answer: current
Explanation: The term 'current' is an adjective that describes workers who are presently employed. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'workers' and is appropriate in the context of discussing the impact of job quality on those currently in the workforce.
Meaning: Current refers to something that is happening now or is presently in existence.
Wrong options:
trap: 'Trap' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a type of worker.
balance: 'Balance' is a noun that does not modify 'workers' and does not fit in this context.
existing: 'Existing' is an adjective that could fit but is less precise than 'current' when referring to those presently employed.
growth: 'Growth' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe workers.
hindering: 'Hindering' is a verb form that does not fit as it does not describe workers.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a noun or verb that does not relate to the context of current workers.
stucked: 'Stucked' is not a standard English word; the correct form is 'stuck,' which does not fit the context.
Correct answer: concerns
Explanation: The word 'concerns' is a plural noun that refers to issues or worries highlighted in the report. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence, indicating what the report is addressing.
Meaning: Concerns refer to matters that cause worry or anxiety.
Wrong options:
trap: 'Trap' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to issues or worries.
balance: 'Balance' is a noun that does not fit as it does not refer to worries or issues.
growth: 'Growth' is a noun that does not fit as it does not relate to concerns about job quality.
hindering: 'Hindering' is a verb form that does not fit as it does not describe issues or worries.
wonder: 'Wonder' is a noun or verb that does not relate to the context of concerns about job quality.
stucked: 'Stucked' is not a standard English word; the correct form is 'stuck,' which does not fit the context.

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