Multiple choice softskills communication

A report revealing dangerous levels of pesticides in Coca-Cola and Pepsi____ has state governments to _____ the sales of the softdrinks.

  1. provoked...prohibit

  2. prompted...ban

  3. inspired...sustain

  4. stimulated...forbid
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The report 'prompted' (caused) governments to 'ban' (prohibit) sales. 'Prompted...ban' is the strongest collocation. Option A 'provoked...prohibit' is grammatically incorrect (prohibit takes an object, not 'to prohibit'). Option D's 'forbid' also has similar grammatical issues.

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