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 3.
Option 1: severe
Option 2: tamed
Option 3: feral
Option 4: simple
Correct Answer: severe
Solution : The first option is correct.
Severe refers to very intense and extreme. It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The word is an adjective, and it highlights that depression is a more extreme and serious economic condition compared to a recession.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Tamed means domesticated and trained.
- Feral means wild and untamed.
- Simple means easy or uncomplicated.
Hence, the correct answer is severe.
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