In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Now, what exactly does big business want? Though they cite some `"_______" ` worded performance indicators to compile the index, the true intention appears to be something _____ They want land at throwaway prices even ______ it is fertile agriculture land, they want licenses to be issued immediately even if the proposed activities are likely to result in environmental ______ they want labour laws to be favourable to them so it becomes easy to hire______ fire and exploit workers, and they want the government to respond favourably to their 'bailout' demands from time to time so they can transfer their risk on to taxpayers, notwithstanding the fact that they enjoyed their profits during their heyday. they cite some ________ worded performance

Options

A. cleverly
B. cleverer
C. cleverest
D. cleverness

Answer

A