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Direction: 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.

  1. The Director pointed out in favour of the manager that the profitability of the plant had _____ since he had taken over.
    1. arisen
    2. increased
    3. developed
    4. declined
Correct Option: B

As we know that ,
(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.
The correct word is filled in the above given sentence :-
The Director pointed out in favour of the manager that the profitability of the plant had increased since he had taken over.
Therefore , option B is required word .



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