Direction.
Select the most appropriate set of words from the given choices to fill in the blanks.
Though one eye is kept firmly on the___________, the company now also promotes ___________ contemporary art.
present, experimental
future, popular
present, popular
market, popular
Correct Answer :
B. future, popular
One eye is kept means that some (not full) attention or concern is shown. So, logically, option (b) is correct, because the company has kept an eye on the future. Though they are concerned about the future, yet the company does promote what is popular and liked at the present time. We can easily make out why the other options are wrong.
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