Question

In the following questions, a sentence is given with two blanks in it followed by multiple options. Choose the most appropriate words that fit correctly in the given blanks. If none of the combinations is correct, choose option E as your answer. The lead investigator observed that high levels of workplace stress had rendered employees increasingly to burnout, thereby severely overall team productivity. (

Q: Answer-In the following questions, a sentence is given with two blanks in it followed by multiple options....

Context Meaning The sentence explains that high workplace stress makes employees more susceptible to burnout, which negatively affects overall team productivity. Blank 1 Requires an adjective that correctly takes the preposition to. Vulnerable word B means susceptible or exposed to harm and fits naturally with vulnerable to burnout. Blank 2 Requires a present participle that shows the negative effect on team productivity. Reducing word D correctly conveys the meaning of lowering or decreasing productivity. Elimination Option A A and E Immune means protected from something and does not fit the context. Boosting gives a positive meaning, which contradicts the effect of workplace stress. Option B C and F Indifferent to burnout does not logically fit the intended meaning, and expanding productivity is not appropriate in this context. Option C A and D Immune to burnout contradicts the context of employees becoming more susceptible to burnout.