English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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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 sudden shortage of cash in some parts of the country is __________ given the fact that currency in circulation is now back to normal levels in absolute terms, __________ still down as a percent of nominal gross domestic product.
Options
- APuzzling, though
- BExciting, by
- CDangerous, and
- DAwestruck, however
Correct answer
A. Puzzling, though
Step-by-step solution
The event being spoken about is negative and hence options B and D can be eliminated.
Also, the second part of the fragment talks about a contradiction and hence and cannot be used, eliminating option C.
Only option A fits in well.
Hence, option A is correct.