Multiple choice

Directions: Use the correct word to fill the blank.

The government took a tough decision and the results were there to be seen in the __________ years.

  1. consequent

  2. subsequent
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Subsequent means following in time or order - the years after the decision was made. 'Consequent' means resulting as an effect, which doesn't fit the temporal context of 'years' appearing after an action.

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