The core concept here is understanding the different meanings of the word 'adopt'. Specifically, we are examining the meaning 'to start to use or follow' when applied to a method or strategy. - **Correct Answer:** B. 'The company will adopt the new strategy next year' correctly uses 'adopt' to mean taking up and implementing a new strategy. - **Incorrect Options:** - A. 'They adopted the old car' implies taking possession of, rather than taking up a method. - C. 'She adopted a child' refers to legally becoming a parent, not a method. - D. 'He adopted the color' implies taking on a quality, not a method of use. **Core Concept:** Word meaning and usage in context (adopt) **Solution Analysis:** The question focuses on how 'adopt' is used when talking about methods or strategies. Option B uses this meaning accurately. **Detailed Analysis:** - Option A: Incorrect, as it uses 'adopt' to mean taking possession of something rather than following a method. - Option B: Correct, as it means taking up and implementing a new strategy which is the correct usage in this context. - Option C: Incorrect, as it means legally taking a child as one’s own. - Option D: Incorrect, 'adopted the color' is not a correct use of the word, the correct phrasing is: He wore/had a shirt of that color **Common Mistake:** Not fully understanding different meanings of words and confusing the use of adopt in different contexts.