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Correct option: D — has impacted the way we consume

has impacted the way we consume The word "consume" means to take in information or media and the phrase "has impacted the way we consume" states the idea of change in the way we take in digital content. Hence, ‘has impacted the way we consume’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — called around the neighbourhood

called around the neighbourhood The phrase ‘call around’ means making calls or contacting different individuals or locations. The given sentence states that Meenakshi contacted or reached out to various people or places within her neighborhood to seek support for her campaign. Hence, ‘called around the neighbourhood’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — that would revolutionise the industry

that would revolutionise the industry ‘Revolutionise’ means to bring about significant change or transformation in something, which has the same meaning as the phrase “that would transform the sector”. Hence, ‘that would revolutionise the industry’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: D — brightened up when they

brightened up when they ‘Brightened up’ is a phrasal verb that means to become happier or more cheerful. Hence, ‘brightened up when they’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — lay off some

lay off some ‘Lay off’ means to discharge an employee temporarily or permanently because of shortage of work or funds. The given sentence states that the company is discharging some employees. Hence, ‘lay off some’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — it is evident that a lot more women

it is evident that a lot more women ‘Subject + Verb + Object/Complement’ is the correct grammatical structure of a sentence. Hence, ‘It is evident that a lot more women’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: C — least reliable

least reliable ‘Least / most reliable’ is the correct superlative degree of ‘reliable’. Hence, ‘least reliable’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — experimenting with different techniques

experimenting with different techniques The phrase ‘experimenting with different techniques’ means trying out various methods to achieve a goal. The given sentence states that the young artist spent countless hours trying out various methods and mediums. Hence, ‘experimenting with different techniques’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — expected

expected ‘Expect’ means to think that something will happen. The word ‘expect’ makes the sentence meaningful. Hence, ‘expect’ is the most appropriate answer.

Correct option: B — has grown rapidly

has grown rapidly ‘Has/have/had + V3’ is the correct grammatical structure. Hence, ‘has grown(V3) rapidly’ is the most appropriate answer.