Multiple choice

Which of the following options best fits gap 20?

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. in

  2. by

  3. for

  4. of

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A Correct answer
Explanation

When we talk about rise or fall in something, we always use 'in'.

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