Question

The team’s performance was ---, leading to --- among the supporters. 
 

• A. disappointing
• B. exceptional
• C. mediocre
• D. enthusiasm
• E. dissatisfaction

Hint:

For cause-and-effect questions, ensure that both blanks share logical consistency — a negative cause should result in a negative effect, and vice versa.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A,

Step 1: Understanding the context. 
The phrase “leading to” suggests a cause-and-effect relationship between the team’s performance and the supporters’ reaction. A disappointing performance would logically cause a negative reaction among the fans. 
Step 2: Evaluating each option. 
(A) disappointing — means not meeting expectations; fits well as the cause. 
(B) exceptional — means outstanding or excellent; would not lead to a negative reaction. 
(C) mediocre — means average or below standard; could fit but doesn’t connect as strongly as “disappointing.” 
(D) enthusiasm — means excitement or joy; doesn’t align with a poor performance. 
(E) dissatisfaction — means disappointment or unhappiness; fits perfectly as the effect. 
(F) satisfaction — means contentment; the opposite of what a bad performance would cause. 
Step 3: Conclusion. 
“Disappointing” and “dissatisfaction” form a logical pair where poor performance leads to unhappiness among supporters. 

Final Answer: (A) disappointing and (E) dissatisfaction