Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the best option to fill in the blanks.

Theoretically, the President was vested with _________ powers, but he was merely a ______ figure.

  1. imperial, significant

  2. professional, suitable

  3. executive, symbolic

  4. subordinate, appropriate

  5. undue, revered
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

‘Theoretically’ indicates a situation which is opposite of what exists. So, a contrasting situation is being described. Moreover, the use of ‘merely’ before the second blank indicates that the President had no real powers. This is reflected in option (3).

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