Question

    In the question given below, two sentences are given

    with one blank each. From the given options, choose the word that correctly fits both sentences. I. The bottom of the dress ____________out at the waist, the top being normal. II. The country's debt ___________to reach a level that the economy could not support.
    A Expand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Contract Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ballooned Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Inclined Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All can fit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Balloon - Swell out in a spherical shape. Balloon - (of an amount of money spent or owed) increase rapidly. 'Ballooned' can fit in the first sentence to mean 'swelled' and in the second sentence to mean 'increased'. C is the right answer.

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