real 19, test-2/1

[mafaisal]

In the midst of so many evasive comments, this forthright statement, whatever its intrinsic merit, plainly stands out as----- .
a)a paradigm
b)a misnomer
c)a profundity
d)an inaccuracy
e)an anomaly

I think it is A. what the OA?

[shaahid]

1. I will go for B. Because actually in politics we need discipline and productive worker. How it can be A or E. Is there any relation between the first and second part of the sentence with indirectly or sequentially? I havent find. Can anyone please show me the relation?

2. In this case I will definitely go for D. Here Ironically means negative or criticism. As for example if we say like "We show him ironically as we enjoy his joke". That means we are actually not enjoying his joke but we just tease him by showing our enjoyment. Because of its lack of theaters, the city came,ironically, to be viewed as an ------- theater town that means the city doesnt have enough theater thats why it seems "ironically unlikely" or you can say likely theater town. and that reputation led entrepreneurs to believe that it would be appropriate to build new theaters there.

[shaahid]

In the midst of so many evasive comments, this forthright statement, whatever its intrinsic merit, plainly stands out as----- .
a)a paradigm
b)a misnomer
c)a profundity
d)an inaccuracy
e)an anomaly

I think B. Because the blank clearly suggest a negative word.The sentence can be interpreted as-
Although his outspoken or frankly statement was arranged with his intrinsic merit but due to the continuous evasive comment his forthright statement just known as a fake one.

[mafaisal]

In the midst of so many evasive comments, this forthright statement, whatever its intrinsic merit, plainly stands out as----- .
a)a paradigm
b)a misnomer
c)a profundity
d)an inaccuracy
e)an anomaly

Sorry I thought A. a paradox. Now I think it is E.

[vtmesx]

Hi
Yes, the OA is E. Whould you please explain more?

[mafaisal]

In the midst of so many evasive comments, this forthright statement, whatever its intrinsic merit, plainly stands out as----- .

a)a paradigm
b)a misnomer
c)a profundity
d)an inaccuracy
e)an anomaly

The blank suggests a negative word. So, it can be B, D, or, E. But here B and D make no sense because 'misnomer' means 'an incorrect or unsuitable name' and inaccuracy means 'something having error.' So, We have E.

The word 'anomaly' means 'deviation from normal order or form'. At the same way, a straightforward (forthright) statement in the midst of so many evasive statement is a deviation from the common evasive statements.

[siddhartha_buet]

i also agree with A A

[goin4gre]

5. A (D doesn't seem bad...can anyone explain why we should rule out this option)

6. A

vtmesx question's answer - E. I chose A when i solved this que for the first time but later realized that a 'forthright statement' need not be a perfect example as highlighted by 'whatever its intrinsic merit'...had that forthright statement been incorrect then it would not have been a paradigm (a perfect example for the rest)....so anamoly ....deviation from the existing state fits better.

[gaurav55]

Originally Posted by pavelbuet

5. The current demand for quality in the schools
seems to ask not for the development of
information and active citizens, but for
disciplined and productive workers with
abilities that contribute to civic life only -------,
if at all.
(A) indirectly
(B) politically
(C) intellectually
(D) sensibly
(E) sequentially

6. Because of its lack of theaters, the city came,
ironically, to be viewed as an ------- theater
town, and that reputation led entrepreneurs to
believe that it would be ------- to build new
theaters there.
(A) unprofitable. .risky
(B) untapped. .pointless
(C) unappreciated. .difficult
(D) unlikely. .appropriate
(E) unimpressed. .shrewd

5-E and 6-D is the answer, how? i guess its 5-A and 6-A(?)

can anybody tell me abt the quality of real 19 tests, i have just started practicing those?

5. This sentence says: schools are training students to become productive workers first and then good citizens (if at all). So clearly E is the answer. Answer A suggests that productivity indirectly contributes to being good citizen, which is not the case.

6. I don't have the correct answer for this one. However, A is definitely not the answer. Lack of theaters do not imply unprofitable market. I think the best answer should be untapped...appropriate. Unfortunately, this is not an answer choice.

[Fredrichodie]

Originally Posted by vtmesx

Please answer and explain:
Test4/sec.2/q.6:
In the midst of so many evasive comments, this forthright statement, whatever its intrinsic merit, plainly stands out as----- .
a)a paradigm
b)a misnomer
c)a profundity
d)an inaccuracy
e)an anomaly
thanks in advance

E, others are evasive and this one is forthright
But you should start a new thread to draw attention...