Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: Sir Isaac Newton is thought as one of the greatest scientists
Statement II: and mathematicians for all time. He was born on the Christmas
Statement III: morning of 1642 at Wools Thorpe in Lincolnshire. Unknown scientist
Statement IV: as he was, he ____________                                    

  1. Infamous

  2. Great

  3. Late

  4. First
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage mentions Newton was an 'Unknown scientist' but then needs a positive description. 'Great' contrasts appropriately with 'unknown' - acknowledging that despite being unknown at the time, he was actually a brilliant scientist. 'Infamous' means famous for bad reasons, 'Late' means deceased, 'First' is incorrect.

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