Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions. Certain words/phrases are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
What does the author want to convey by citing the statistics of 2005-2007?

• A. The prices of crude were rising gradually so people were not alarmed.
• B. The dollar was a strong currency during that period.
• C. Many people turned to alternative renewable energy sources because of high oil prices.
• D. If the price of oil is high for a short time it does not necessarily result in a drop in consumption.
• E. People did not control their demand for fuel then which created the current economic slowdown.

Answer 1

Answer: (D), (E)

The correct options are
D If the price of oil is high for a short time it does not necessarily result in a drop in consumption.
E People did not control their demand for fuel then which created the current economic slowdown.

The author wants to convey that "If the price of oil is high for a short time it does not necessarily result in a drop in consumption".