Multiple choice

Directions: The statement below is followed by five others. Select the one which most complements the idea contained in the given statement.

Basically, we like the free market only as long as the trend is up. _________.

  1. We refuse to see the long term benefits of the downward trend.

  2. What we need to cultivate is an attitude of equanimity.

  3. We forget for the moment that the things will pick up.

  4. As soon as the inevitable downturn occurs, we complain bitterly and expect the government to fix the things.

  5. The sooner the downward trends appear, our moods register a downturn too.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Only as long as' also helps us predict that the same is not true as soon as the position gets reversed. The choice is only between (4) and (5), but (5) is rendered incorrect by the use of 'The sooner'.

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