Question

    Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks.

    The rising prices of fuel will have a ___________ on the

    automobile sector.
    A Lingering Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Belligerence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Coercive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Knock-on effect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    When an event or situation has a knock-on effect, it causes other events or situations, but not directly. Lingering- lasting a long time. Belligerence- the wish to fight or argue. Coercive- using force to persuade people to do things that they are unwilling to do. The rising prices of fuel will have a knock-on effect on the automobile sector.

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