Question

    The given question has a statement with two highlighted words/ phrases. Choose the most appropriate option from the given alternatives which can help replace the highlighted words to make the statement grammatically and logically correct. If the given sentence is correct as it is, mark 'no correction required' as the answer.

    The timing of this IPO is blameless as investors have

    reacted enthusiastically in recent times weeping massive gains in the range of 60% to 100% at the end of the first day’s trade.
    A responded, reaping Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B reciprocated, rearing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C restored, roping Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D received, ringing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Out of the given words, which are in bold, ‘weeping’ is inappropriate. it means ‘crying’. The correct answer is A. Reap- to acquire. The timing of this IPO is blameless as investors have responded enthusiastically in recent times reaping massive gains in the range of 60% to 100% at the end of the first day’s trade.

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