English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishFill in the Blanks
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.