GATE CE 2018 Set 2 — Question 2

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General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Vocabulary (Words, Idioms, Phrases in Context)

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“Although it does contain some pioneering ideas, one would hardly characterize the work as_________.” The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is

Correct answer (A) innovative Solution The sentence uses the conjunction 'Although', which introduces a contrast. 'Pioneering ideas' are by definition 'innovative'. The sentence suggests that despite having some pioneering ideas, the work as a whole is not significant enough to be called 'innovative'. Using 'innovative' creates the intended logical contrast between the specific parts (pioneering ideas) and the overall characterization of the work. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) innovative Solution The sentence uses the conjunction 'Although', which introduces a contrast. 'Pioneering ideas' are by definition 'innovative'. The sentence suggests that despite having some pioneering ideas, the work as a whole is not significant enough to be called 'innovative'. Using 'innovative' creates the intended logical contrast between the specific parts (pioneering ideas) and the overall characterization of the work.

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