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    Question

    In the following question two sentences are given with blanks in them and you have to choose the appropriate combination of words from the given options that can fill both the sentences respectively, making them grammatically and meaningfully complete.

    I. The uncertainty induced by the pandemic, coupled with

    reduced or lost incomes, ___________ to depress demand and is mirrored in consumer spending still remaining 3.5% shy of the pre-COVID level. II. Policy makers need to ramp up demand-supportive measures including increasing government spending to ensure that the recovery ___________ and gains traction. (a) continues (b) sustains (c) pertain
    A I-a, II-b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I-c, II-a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I-b, II-c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I-a, II-c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In I and II, the singular form of the verb should be used. So, ‘pertain’ cannot be used. In I, ‘continues’ and in II, ‘sustains’ is correct.

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