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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

By contrast, depression is a (1)_____ long-term downturn in economic activity in one or more (2)_____ A depression is a more (3)_____ downturn than a recession, which is seen by some economists as part of the modern business cycle. The latter refers to (4)_____ that occur around a long-term growth trend and typically involve shifts over time between (5)_____ of relatively rapid economic growth (an expansion or boom) and periods of relative stagnation or decline (a contraction or recession).

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: services

Option 2: autonomies

Option 3: economies

Option 4: astronomies


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: economies


Solution : The third option is correct.

To make the sentence grammatically correct and coherent, the word to fill in the blank should be economies because it accurately conveys that depression refers to a downturn in economic activity in one or more regions or countries.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Services refers to the work done by one person or group that benefits another.
  • Autonomies refer to the state of being self-governed or having independence.
  • Astronomies refers to the study of celestial objects and phenomena.
Hence, the correct word will be economies.

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