CDS 2026 (I) English, question 98

Topic: Relationships between statements

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Directions · Q91 to Q100

In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate 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.

Q98

S1 : The new laptop model is very desirable.

S2 : The battery life of the laptop could be better.

The second sentence :

  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 firstCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) qualifies the assertion of the first

  1. A laptop can remain desirable even if its battery life is imperfect.
  2. S2 adds a reservation to the positive assessment, so it qualifies S1 rather than reversing it.