For each of the Questions 1 to 6, select one entry for each blank from the corresponding column of choices. Fill all blanks in the way that best completes the text.

The growing demand for petroleum to fuel automobiles also led to oil drilling schemes (i) _________ by promoters who mailed out literature and handed out flyers that promised a (ii) _________ return.

(A) (i) replicated, (ii) inferior
(B) (i) concocted, (ii) ordinary
(C) (i) imitated, (ii) ordinary
(D) (i) replicated, (ii) inferior
(E) (i) concocted, (ii) fabulous


Answer: (E)

Explanation: Concocted means to make or prepare. In the statement, it can be inferred that the scheme was so good and the demand was high that it gave a fabulous return.
So, option (E) is correct.


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