Since the 1980s and 1990s, the number of small farms operated by families have __________ as the number of corporate farms have ___________.

Question

A.
remained fairly stable . . . increased
B.
remained fairly stable . . . decreased
C.
increased . . . decreased
D.
decreased . . . increased


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

The best answer is:

D. decreased . . . increased

Since the 1980s and 1990s, the number of small family-operated farms has decreased, while the number of corporate farms has increased.