📱 Too many exams? Don’t know which one suits you best? Book Your Free Expert 👉 call Now!

    Question

    In the following questions, a sentence is given with

    two blanks. Identify the correct pair of words that fit in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. Simon Property Group is on a buying spree as America’s mall operators    ___________ with declining foot traffic and some ___________ to keep their doors open.
    A prosper, hesitate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B grapple, struggle Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C celebrate, manage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D recover, attempt Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E ignore, fail Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence implies that Simon Property Group is actively buying while other mall operators are facing difficulties due to declining foot traffic. The appropriate words are "grapple" (to deal with something difficult) and "struggle" (to make forceful efforts to overcome challenges). These words fit the context of difficulty and effort in trying to survive in a challenging market.

    Practice Next
    More Fillers Questions

    Relevant for Exams:

    ask-question