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GATE 2021 BM – Question 7

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 2 marks · Multiple choice

The author says: “Musicians rehearse before their concerts. Actors rehearse their roles before the opening of a new play. On the other hand, I find it strange that many public speakers think they can just walk on to the stage and start speaking. In my opinion, it is no less important for public speakers to rehearse their talks.” Which statement is true?

  1. Rehearsing is important for musicians, actors and public speakers
  2. Rehearsing is less important for public speakers than musicians and actors
  3. Rehearsing is more important only for musicians than public speakers
  4. Rehearsal is more important for actors than musicians

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Correct answer: (A) Rehearsing is important for musicians, actors and public speakers

Explanation

The author criticizes unprepared public speaking and explicitly says rehearsal is no less important for public speakers. Together with the musician and actor examples, this supports importance for all three groups, A. No ranking between actors and musicians is stated, and “no less” does not mean less.

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