GATE 2017 ME (ME1) – Question 9
Famous sportsmen Mark and Steve are brothers who play for country K. Mark tells James of country E, “There is no way you are good enough to play for your country.” James replies, “Maybe not, but at least I am the best player in my own family.” What can be inferred?
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Correct answer: (B) Steve was known to play better than Mark.
Explanation
James contrasts being the best player in his family with Mark’s position within his own family. Since Steve is Mark’s brother, the intended conversational implication is that Steve is better than Mark, B. No friendship or direct comparison between James and Steve follows. This is an implied rebuke rather than a formal logical consequence of the quoted assertions.