now they vs. they now

[Vara]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #353 "English Slang Idioms (74)", question 9

"That company used to make such good tools but they have gone from the sublime to the .......... The tools used to last for years but they now break within a job or to," Steve told the new employee.

(a) asinine
(b) ridiculous
(c) mundane
(d) crass

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #353 "English Slang Idioms (74)", answer 9

"That company used to make such good tools but they have gone from the sublime to the ridiculous. The tools used to last for years but they now break within a job or to," Steve told the new employee.

Correct answer: (b) ridiculous

Your answer was: correct
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Firstly, i guess we have a spelling error here, i.e to is two, Secondly,

The tools used to last for years, but "they now" or 'Now they", which is appropriate, your help is appreciated.

[Beeesneees]

The final word should be 'two'.

Booth 'they now' and 'now they' can be used without a change in meaning, depending on what you wish to emphasise.
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