Multiple choice general knowledge

Corduroy is fast establishing itself at this year's fabric, While the ribbed cotton itself provides utilitarian tenaciary, texture and warmth. it is the fabric's long held associations may provide a hint to its current revival as a fabric for all seasons. It is Corduroy's link with the good breeding and country living that made it an essential ingredient in the gentleman's wardrobe along with Wellington boots and decent wooly. I combines the comfortable nonsense appeal of cotton with the perfectly correct luxury finish of velvet. Corduroy has the ability to appear either supremely sophisticated or rough and ready... Which one of the following best describes the passage?

  1. It tell us about the usefulness of corduroy

  2. It talks us about the virtues of corduroy

  3. It persuades us to buy corduroy

  4. It makes as understand the everlasting appeal of corduroy to the young
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses various positive aspects of corduroy - its utilitarian nature, texture, warmth, historical associations with good breeding and country living, its revival as a versatile fabric, and its ability to combine comfort with luxury. Option B 'virtues' best captures this multi-faceted description of corduroy's positive qualities and characteristics. Option A is too narrow (only usefulness), C is incorrect (passage doesn't persuade), D is wrong (not focused on young people).

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