Directions: Fill in the blanks.
At the turn of the eighteenth century, _______ by increased consumption of tea, coffee and sugar worldwide, sugar overtook tobacco as America's most _______ export.
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driven, dangerous
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influenced, overlooked
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spurred, lucrative
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propelled, expensive
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hindered, desired
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The sentence presents the reason for the increased consumption of sugar and its consequence.
"Propel" means to drive or push something forwards. It fits the 1st blank here. 'Driven' and 'spurred' also fit the 1st blank.
But only 'lucrative' (profitable) fits the 2nd blank. So, option 3 is the correct answer.