S1 : The new laptop model is very desirable.<br>S2 : The battery life of the laptop could be better.<br>The second sentence :

Directions : In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the <strong>MOST APPROPRIATE</strong> and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. contradicts the assertion of the first
  2. B. contrasts the assertion of the first
  3. C. confirms the assertion of the first
  4. D. qualifies the assertion of the first

Correct Answer: D. qualifies the assertion of the first

Explanation

The second sentence adds a specific limitation or drawback that qualifies the general desirability expressed in the first sentence.

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