Question

    In the following questions, a sentence is given with

    two blanks. Identify the correct pair of words that fit in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. The biggest mall owner in the U.S. is  close to wrapping up an $81 million deal to   ________________ teen apparel retailer Forever 21 _____________bankruptcy court.
    A rescue, out of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B struggle, from Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C dismiss, into Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D abandon, inside Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E ignore, through Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence implies that Simon Property Group is close to completing a deal to help Forever 21 out of bankruptcy. The appropriate words are "rescue" (to save or help from a difficult situation) and "out of" (indicating the action of removing from a place or situation, in this case, bankruptcy). These words perfectly convey the idea of Simon Property Group coming to the aid of Forever 21 to help it emerge from bankruptcy.

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