Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with most appropriate word.

My income has risen _________.

  1. one time and a half

  2. one and a half time

  3. one halfs and a times

  4. one times and a halfs

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is 'one and a half time' - this expresses a 50% increase (1.5x). The pattern is 'one and a half' followed by what is being measured (time). Options C and D use incorrect forms like 'halfs' and 'halfs' which are not valid English words.