The industrial production plummeted spectacularly from 1990 to 2000

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions. :

The industrial production plummeted spectacularly from 1990 to 2000.

• A. The industrial production fell quickly in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
• B. The industrial production fell steadily in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
• C. The industrial production rose sharply in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
• D. The industrial production rose slightly in ten years from 1990 to 2000.

Giải đáp

Đáp án đúng là A

Giải thích chi tiết

The answer is A.

The sentence “The industrial production plummeted spectacularly from 1990 to 2000” means that there was a significant and sudden decrease in industrial production during that period. The word “plummeted” suggests that the decrease was large and rapid. The word “spectacularly” suggests that the decrease was particularly noticeable or remarkable.

The other answer choices are not as close in meaning to the original sentence:

• B. The industrial production fell steadily in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
• C. The industrial production rose sharply in ten years from 1990 to 2000.
• D. The industrial production rose slightly in ten years from 1990 to 2000.

These answer choices describe different types of changes in industrial production, but they do not match the specific description of a “spectacular” plummet that is given in the original sentence.