GATE CE 2014 Set 1 — Question 2

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyVerb-Noun Agreement & Parts of SpeechVerbal AptitudeGeneral AptitudeVocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Verb-Noun Agreement & Parts of Speech

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. One of his biggest______was his ability to forgive.

Correct answer (B) virtues Solution The sentence describes a positive character trait ("ability to forgive"). (A) vice : Refers to a moral flaw or bad habit. (B) virtues : Refers to behavior showing high moral standards. Forgiveness is a classic moral virtue. (C) choices : Refers to acts of selection, which doesn't fit the context of a character trait. (D) strength : While forgiveness can be a strength, "virtues" is the more precise term for moral qualities in this context. Therefore, the correct option is (B). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) virtues Solution The sentence describes a positive character trait ("ability to forgive"). (A) vice : Refers to a moral flaw or bad habit. (B) virtues : Refers to behavior showing high moral standards. Forgiveness is a classic moral virtue. (C) choices : Refers to acts of selection, which doesn't fit the context of a character trait. (D) strength : While forgiveness can be a strength, "virtues" is the more precise term for moral qualities in this context. Therefore, the correct option is (B).

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