Multiple choice

Which of the following explains the most likely reason for the happiness of the residents of the author's building?

Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

The residents of my building are very happy as many other old buildings in our, the older part of the city, are undergoing redevelopment. Residents of the buildings that are undergoing redevelopment are happy as the builders not only demolish and rebuild the buildings, but also provide more covered space and in-building parking to the residents once the building is reconstructed. In return, the builders usually keep the ground floor of the new building as their fee and develop it as a showroom or other commercial space.

  1. The redeveloped buildings will no longer be an eyesore on the beauty of the old city.

  2. The opening of new showrooms would mean a better shopping experience for the residents of the old city and those of the author's building.

  3. The residents are hopeful that some builder will target their building also for redevelopment.

  4. More commercial space would mean increased employment opportunities for the residents of the old city.

  5. In-building parking would mean less congestion on the streets and roads of the old city.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

(1) Incorrect; though it is possible, it is not the best answer. Also, it cannot be inferred with surety that the residents of the author's building appreciate beauty or beautiful surroundings. (2) Incorrect; possible, but not the best answer. (3) Correct; because many buildings are undergoing redevelopment in the old part of the town where the author also lives, it is very probable that the building that the author lives in is also old. Hence, the reason for the happiness of the residents of his buildings can be that they are also anticipating a redevelopment offer by one of the builders. (4) Incorrect; though possible, it is not the best possible answer. (5) Incorrect; the clue lies in the fact that many 'other' buildings are undergoing redevelopment. That fact points towards the author's building also being old. The reason has to point towards that fact.

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