Multiple choice

Which of the following options best fits gap 19?

Directions: Complete the passage by filling the gaps with the most suitable option.

In the past five years, there has been a --------17----- in the consumption of soft drinks sweetened -----18--- sugar. -------19------ the same time, there has been increasing publicity about the adverse effects of weight gain cause by the consumption of sugar-laden drinks. Clearly the public’s awareness of the harmful health effects of weight gained by consuming sugar-laden drinks caused the decline ------20----- the consumption of such drinks.

  1. During

  2. At

  3. Before

  4. In
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A Correct answer
Explanation

We need a word which talks about a period of time. 'At' would have been appropriate only to set up a contrast which is not there.

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