Question

Whether we look at the intrinsic value of our literature, or at the particular situation of this country, we shall see the strongest reason to think that of all foreign tongues, the English tongue is that which would be the most useful to our native subjects.
It can be inferred that

• A. the speaker is a die-hard colonist.
• B. the speaker has the good of the nation at heart.
• C. the speaker is addressing an issue related to a colonial empire.
• D. None of these

Hint:

In inference-based questions, focus on the explicit content and avoid assuming any extra implications. Here, the passage discusses the value of English, not necessarily colonialism or national sentiment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The passage focuses on the speaker's belief in the usefulness of the English language for native subjects, without directly indicating their stance on colonization, national good, or a colonial empire.
- Option (A) suggests the speaker is a die-hard colonist, but the passage does not provide any indication of the speaker’s personal affiliation with colonial ideology. - Option (B) suggests the speaker has the good of the nation at heart, but the passage is not focused on national welfare or the speaker’s emotional investment in it.
- Option (C) implies the speaker is addressing a colonial issue, but the passage does not explicitly mention colonialism or empire.
Since the passage does not provide enough context for any of the options to be fully valid, the correct answer is Option (D): None of these.