QUIET CRACKING When people look fine but are falling apart in silence — Behind the surface Quiet cracking describes a state in which people still meet deadlines, reply politely, and appear dependable, yet feel (1) __________ inside. Unlike open burnout, it is hard to notice because performance often stays stable. — How it grows In many workplaces, employees paper (2) __________ the cracks with humour, extra effort, or silence. Managers, many of (3) __________ focus mainly on results, may miss the signs completely. A (4) __________ can make rest look like weakness and honesty feel risky. — Why it matters Over time, workers may avoid (5) __________ that anything is wrong. At home, they can even (6) __________ the pressure on to other people without meaning to. Quiet cracking is dangerous not because it is dramatic, but because it is so easy to hide. Question 1: A. depletion B. deplete C. depleted D. depleting Question 2: A. into B. through C. across D. over Question 3: A. who B. whom C. which D. whose Question 4: A. performance driven culture B. driven performance culture C. culture driven performance D. performance culture driven Question 5: A. admit B. to admit C. admitted D. admitting Question 6: A. send B. pass C. move D. carry | 