961. Consumer confidence levels, which many economists consider an early indication of the economy’s direction, sagged as the stock market tumbled, but not dramatically enough for giving a clear picture of new spending patterns.

(A) tumbled, but not dramatically enough for giving
(B) tumbled, but not dramatically enough to give
(C) tumbled, and not so dramatically as to have given
(D) has tumbled, and not dramatically enough to give
(E) has tumbled, but not so dramatically as to give

Tenses + Idioms

A: “enough for giving” is not idiomatic and hence, incorrect.
C and D: conjunction “and” has been used but we need to show contrast here so “but” must be used.
D and E: present perfect has been used instead of simple past tense.
B is the best choice.


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