Because of oil crisis, the prices of commodities are looking ______________?
Correct answer: C. up
- A. at
- B. on
- C. up
- D. to
Explanation
Look up means to rise or improve, so prices that are looking up are increasing. The other prepositions do not form the required expression.
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