Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below the statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence? If none of the phrases is appropriate, mark (5) i.e. ‘None of these’ as the answer.

He has lost most of his life’s earning in the stock market, but ____________.

  1. he still seems to be leading his life luxuriously and extravagantly

  2. he could not save enough to repay his enormous debts

  3. stock market is not a safe option to invest money unless done with caution

  4. experts have been suggesting to avoid investments in stock market because of its unpredictable nature

  5. None of these
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Explanation

When a peron loses most of his savings, he tends to spend carefully. The presence of 'but' in the sentence indicates otherwise. Option (1) reflects the contradictness, as it continues the sentence by saying he still leads his life extravagantly.

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