Multiple choice

Which sentence would be the most appropriate to precede sentence (1)?

Directions: Read the passage and select the best answer for the question:

(1) Students at present are not what they were two generations ago. (2) A sense of frustration has assailed their minds. (3) They feel that the so called education does not enable them to face the economic difficulties of the modern world. (4) Hence, they develop a philosophy of pessimism resulting in defiance. (5) Greater emphasis is laid upon political than upon academic interests. (6) What is still more harmful is that politicians are exploiting this non-academic interest of the students. (7) Naturally, they lose their balance of mind and drift rudderless on the current of their impulses. (8) Sometimes they are misled by teacher – politicians.
(9) But, we need not be depressed. (10) Most of the students are yet in their teens. (11) Their minds are plastic and their hearts sensitive and impressionable. (12) If worthy ideals are set before them by teachers, guardians and other well wishers there is no reason why students should not become good useful citizens.

 

  1. A spirit of rebellion and challenge is now in the air.

  2. The nature of the students has undergone a sea-change.

  3. Education today is much changed.

  4. The student community is upset.

  5. There is a distinct generation gap.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the most logical preceding line  as it talks about a spirit of challenge and the first sentence expands further by stating that students are not the same as they were two generations ago.

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