adapt

 adapt

= to change something to suit new conditions

Mark had to adapt his business strategy after market changes.

Mark quickly adapted his running routine to avoid injury.

Susan adapted quickly to the university’s new online system.

Susan adapted her diet to include more healthy foods.

Some synonyms and antonyms for "adapt":

Synonyms:

adjust

modify

acclimate

alter

Antonyms:

resist

reject

ignore

refuse

Question: What does "adapt" mean?

A) To stay the same

B) To change to fit

C) To refuse to change

D) To forget easily

The Singing Toaster

Mark had to adapt his business strategy after market changes. Last month, he launched a fancy smart toaster that could sing "Happy Birthday" while toasting bread. Sadly, nobody bought it. Zero sales. Not even his neighbor's cat seemed interested in the musical breakfast machine.

Mark sat alone at a luxury restaurant, staring blankly at the expensive menu. He was too stressed to eat. Suddenly, Susan, a waitress and hardworking university student, walked over with a bright smile. "Hi there! What can I get you today?" she asked politely.

Mark looked up with wild, desperate eyes. "I don't need food! I need a business strategy!" he cried.

Susan blinked in confusion. "Um… our special today is grilled salmon with lemon sauce?"

"No! My singing toaster is failing terribly! Help me save my company!" Mark begged.

Susan sighed, pulled out her university notebook, and said, "Sir, I study marketing. Maybe stop making toasters sing? People just want warm toast, not a morning concert."

Mark's eyes went wide. "Brilliant! You are a genius!"

He finally ordered the salmon. It tasted like sweet victory.

Questions

1. Why did Mark have to adapt his business strategy?

A) Because Susan wanted him to order grilled salmon

B) Because his smart toaster had zero sales after market changes

C) Because he was tired of eating at luxury restaurants

D) Because he wanted to become a restaurant manager

2. In the story, what does "adapt" mean?

A) To sing loudly while toasting bread

B) To change something to suit new conditions

C) To order expensive food at a restaurant

D) To ignore advice from university students