Question

Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits (in the same order) the meaning of the sentence as whole.

Forest and tree cover together _________ a 1% rise over the previous estimate two years _______. 

A see, before Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B registered, ago Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C saw, since Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D observe, hence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E note, back Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Past tense should be used in the blank thus, REGISTERED is the correct usage and past record is being talked about hence TWO YEARS AGO will be the correct usage.

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