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English ( Master) Fill in the blanks

Directions: In questions below, there are two statements, with each statement consisting of two blanks. You have to choose the option which provides the correct set of words that fits both the blanks in both the statements appropriately and in the same order making them meaningful and grammatically correct.

I. U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a near 17-year high in October, with households _________ about the labor market and business _________ , which could underpin consumer spending and boost the economy.

II. The services sector was the most _________ about business prospects in over three years with about 9 per cent of firms expecting more favourable business _________ in the October to March period.

downtrodden, environment

vulnerable, situation

regular, placid

upbeat, conditions

optimism, excellent

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Explanation:

Option A: downtrodden conveys the opposite meaning to the one depicted in the sentences and is incorrect.
Option B: vulnerable does not suit the context of the sentences and this is incorrect.
Option C: placid is absurd in both sentences.
Option D: both blanks are perfect
Option E: both blanks are incorrect for both.
Hence, option D is correct.