Although the new policy was intended to foster greater transparency, many feared it would instead _____ bureaucratic inefficiencies and _____ the already strained relationship between the public and government agencies.

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B) exacerbate, strain. The 'although' signals a contrast: the policy intended transparency but feared negative outcomes. 'Exacerbate' (make worse) fits the first blank for inefficiencies, and 'strain' (further stretch or weaken) fits the second blank for the relationship, creating a consistent negative outcome.

Although the new policy was intended to foster greater transparency, many feared it would instead _ bureaucratic inefficiencies and _ the already strained relationship between the public and government agencies.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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