The correct verb form is 'were' because 'employees' is plural.

The first option is grammatically correct, using 'doesn't' with the singular subject 'she'.

The word 'joyful' is a direct synonym for 'happy'.

Finding a clue typically leads to further investigation, making option 2 the most logical continuation.

'Sad' is the opposite of 'happy', just as 'cold' is the opposite of 'hot'.

The correct word is 'lucid', meaning clear and easy to understand.

'Knack' means a natural skill or talent, fitting the context of the sentence.

'Supported' fits best as it indicates that the new evidence backs the theory.

'Clear' is the best choice as it indicates that the explanation was easy to understand.

'Content' is a synonym for 'happy', indicating satisfaction with the results.

'Plentiful' is a synonym for 'abundant', meaning existing in large quantities.

'Fearless' is a synonym for 'brave', while the other options imply a lack of courage.

Joyful is a synonym for happy, indicating a feeling of great pleasure.

'Lazy' is an antonym for 'diligent', which means showing care and effort.

'Contract' is the antonym of 'expand', as it means to decrease in size or amount.

Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others, which is the opposite of benevolent.

'Contract' means to decrease in size, which is the opposite of 'expand'.

'Selfish' is the opposite of 'generous', which means unwilling to share or give.

'Deceitful' is the opposite of 'sincere', which means being honest and genuine.

The antonym of 'abundant' is 'scarce', meaning limited or insufficient.

'Lazy' is the opposite of 'diligent', which means showing care in one's work.

'Lucid' means clear and easy to understand, which fits the context of the sentence.

'Artificial' refers to something made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, while 'natural' refers to something that exists in nature.

Selfish is the antonym of generous, as it describes someone who does not share or give.

'Pessimistic' is the opposite of 'optimistic', indicating a tendency to see the worst aspect of things.

'Victorious' means having won a victory, while 'defeated' means having lost.

'Elated' is a synonym for 'happy' and fits the context of the sentence.

'Joyful' is a synonym of 'happy'.

A 'melomaniac' is someone who has an excessive enthusiasm for music.

An 'expert' is a master in a particular field.