There has been an increase in the price of oil in _ weeks.
Correct answer: D. Recent
- A. Just passed
- B. Some
- C. Yesterday
- D. Recent
Explanation
Here, the most appropriate word that can be used is 'recent'. Adding "recent" helps to anchor the information to a specific time frame and allows for a more specific understanding of the situation.
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