Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the given options and fill blank (i).

Knowledge is (i) _________ wealth. It can neither be stolen (ii) ________ thieves nor snatched away forcibly by robbers. A person (iii) _________ acquires knowledge wins great respect and is held (iv) _________ high esteem. It (v) _________ decrease on being spent. Rather, it increases day by day. Only one has to work hard (vi) __________ knowledge. During studentship there is no other (vii) ___________ than to study. One will never get an opportunity again and then there will be (viii) __________ to do but repent.

  1. great

  2. greater

  3. the greatest

  4. as great as
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence compares knowledge to material wealth using the superlative form. 'The greatest' is correct because knowledge is described as superior to all other forms of wealth - it cannot be stolen, it increases when spent (unlike material wealth which decreases), and earns permanent respect. 'Greater' needs a comparison, 'great' isn't comparative enough, and 'as great as' would mean equal, not superior.

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