English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Fill in the Blanks
Directions: In the questions given below, two blanks have been...
Directions: In the questions given below, two blanks have been provided for each statement and needs to be filled with the appropriate words. Choose the best option among the given ones.
The rise in crude oil prices this year, amidst _______ geopolitical tensions in West Asia and _______ global supply, have hurt the rupee and the trade balance.
Options
- ADwindling, rising
- BEscalate, rekindling
- CRising, dwindling
- DFall, decreasing
Correct answer
C. Rising, dwindling
Step-by-step solution
Option A: Both words are opposite to what the statement needs.
Option B:& Escalate& in grammatically incorrect while& rekindle& means& relight& and does not make sense here.
Option D:& Fall& is incorrect as the& tensions& have been on a& rise.
Option C: Both words fit in perfectly well.
Hence, option C is correct.
Option B:& Escalate& in grammatically incorrect while& rekindle& means& relight& and does not make sense here.
Option D:& Fall& is incorrect as the& tensions& have been on a& rise.
Option C: Both words fit in perfectly well.
Hence, option C is correct.