Question

Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
The ultimate value of life .......... upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather..... upon mere survival.

• A. Dwelling, to
• B. Moves, more
• C. Depends, than
• D. Consequent, to

Hint:

Recognize common grammatical structures. "Rather than" is a very common construction used for making comparisons or stating preferences. Identifying this pattern can help you quickly find the correct answer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Sentence
The sentence is a comparison. It states that the value of life is based on one thing (awareness and contemplation) instead of another (mere survival). The first blank needs a verb. The second blank needs a word to complete the comparison structure "rather ________".

Step 2: Evaluating the Options


(A) Dwelling, to: "Dwelling upon" is a phrasal verb, but the sentence needs a main verb for the subject "value". "The ultimate value... dwelling" is grammatically incorrect.

(B) Moves, more: "Moves upon" doesn't make sense in this context. "Rather more upon" is awkward and incorrect.

(C) Depends, than: The verb "depends" fits perfectly ("The ultimate value of life depends upon..."). The phrase "rather than" is a standard and correct way to express a contrast or preference. This option fits both blanks perfectly.

(D) Consequent, to: "Consequent" is an adjective, not a verb, so it cannot be the main verb of the sentence.


Step 3: Final Answer
The verb "Depends" and the conjunction "than" correctly complete the sentence's structure and meaning: "The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness... rather than upon mere survival." Therefore, option (C) is the correct answer.