Question

Federer’s fifth grand slam win prompted a reporter to ask whether he was the best ever. Federer is certainly not lacking in confidence, but he wasn’t about to proclaim himself the best ever. “The best player of this generation, yes”, he said. “But nowhere close to ever. Just look at the records that some guys have. I’m a minnow.”

• A. His win against Agassi, a genius from the previous generation, contradicts that.
• B. Sampras, the king of an earlier generation, was as humble.
• C. He is more than a minnow to his contemporaries.
• D. The difference between ‘the best of this generation’ and ‘the best ever’ is a matter of perception.

Hint:

Pay attention to how the last line should reflect the nuance or distinction developed in the paragraph.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The paragraph distinguishes between being the best of a time period and being the best in history. Option (4) ties directly to this theme by pointing out that such distinctions are subjective.