Question

    Directions: In the following sentences, there are two blanks. Find out the appropriate words for filling up the blanks.

    The yield has gone up …… this year while prices have fallen by half,……….. heavy losses to the chilli growers.

    A preferably, because Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B considerably, causing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C deliberately, resulting Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D abysmally, following Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Considerably means by a large amount and this high rise in yield has resulted/caused heavy losses. The yield has gone up considerably this year while prices have fallen by half, causing heavy losses to the chilli growers.

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