Question

restaurants portion sizes have ____ in recent years.
creased
decreased
ceased
increased

Explanation:

The word "increased" (meaning to become greater in size, amount, or degree) makes the most sense in the context of restaurant portion sizes over recent years. "Creased" (to make a line or fold), "decreased" (to become smaller), and "ceased" (to stop) are not appropriate in this context.

Answer:

increased