Each of the following sentences is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
What is the correct answer?
4
The Director pointed out in favour of the manager that the profitability of the plant had _____ since he had taken over.
A. arisen
B. increased
C. developed
D. declined
Correct Answer :
B. increased
d) is rejected because the word should suggest that the fact goes in favour of the manager. If the profitability declines it would go against the manager. A good managet adds to the profitability. In other words, the profitability increases.