Multiple choice

Directions: The question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The organisation was deeply ___________ by difficulties a decade ago, but the new CEO brought many ________ changes in it and took it to a new high.

  1. indebted, necessary

  2. plagued, vital

  3. coping, more

  4. hurt, critical

  5. shaken, inevitable
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Plagued means troubled or disturbed. It correctly fits the first blank. You cannot be indebted/coping 'by difficulties'. So, both options 1 & 3 are ruled out. Shaken and hurt also do not fit the context. So, only plagued is correct. Second option 'vital' also correctly fits the second blank.

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