Question

If one is asked to define the words testimony, charismatic or clandestine, one may face discomfort. Choose the grammatically and semantically correct alternative.

• A. One should not be asked to define words like testimony, charismatic or clandestine as one may not be comfortable.
• B. One should be asked to define words like testimony, charismatic or clandestine even if one is not comfortable.
• C. One is not comfortable if asked to define words like testimony, charismatic or clandestine.
• D. One may face difficulty if asked to define words like testimony, charismatic or clandestine.

Hint:

When rewriting a sentence, ensure the tone, meaning, and conditional clues remain unchanged.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the original sentence.
The original sentence expresses that defining difficult or uncommon words may cause discomfort. Therefore, the rewritten sentence must preserve this meaning without changing tone or meaning.
Step 2: Evaluating the options.
(A) Suggests no one should be asked. This adds a judgment not present in the original sentence.
(B) Says one should be asked even if uncomfortable, which contradicts the original meaning.
(C) Is incomplete and direct; it does not reflect the conditional situation expressed originally.
(D) Correct — It expresses the same meaning: defining difficult words may cause difficulty or discomfort.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Option (D) is grammatically correct and semantically closest to the original meaning.