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GATE 2018 CE (CE1) – Question 2

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

“It is no surprise that every society has had codes of behaviour; however, the nature of these codes is often ______.” Choose the best word.

  1. unpredictable
  2. simple
  3. expected
  4. strict

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Correct answer: (A) unpredictable

Explanation

However introduces a contrast: the existence of codes is unsurprising, while their particular nature cannot necessarily be anticipated. **Unpredictable, A** supplies that contrast. Expected would repeat the first idea rather than contrast with it.