Question

If psychoanalysis teaches us that we are not internally free, sociology will tell us that there are powerful external constraints on our individual freedom. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

• A. Sociology will tell us that powerful external constraints also exist.
• B. Sociology might teach us that there are powerful external constraints.
• C. Sociology tells us that there are powerful external constraints.
• D. None of these.

Hint:

If psychoanalysis teaches us that we are not internally free, sociology will tell us that there are powerful external constraints on our individual freedom. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The original sentence uses ”sociology will tell us...”. Option (3) ”Sociology tells us...” maintains the indicative mood and certainty implied by the original sentence, simply changing the tense slightly (present instead of future), which is a common and acceptable paraphrase.- Rejecting Distractors:- (1) adds ”also exist” which isn’t strictly necessary. (2) introduces uncertainty with ”might teach”, contradicting the assertive tone of the original. Contextual Understanding Choosethealternative that best preserves the meaning, certainty, and grammatical struc ture of the original clause being replaced.