Question

    Direction: In each of the questions given below, four words

    are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. The economic triggering (A)/ led to a sharp panic (B)/ in consumer confidence, inflation (C)/ widespread market downturn (D)/
    A Only A-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both A-C and B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only A-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No replacement needed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    To make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct, A-C and B-D need to be swapped. After swapping the correct sentence will be-

    The economic inflation led to a sharp downturn in consumer confidence, triggering widespread market panic .

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