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NDA 1 2025 GAT, question 33

Topic: Discourse markers

Directions · Q26 to Q35

Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet:

Q33

________, one notes that in the nineteenth century an important development of reflection and questioning gained momentum.

  1. (a) Particularly speaking
  2. (b) Generally speakingCorrect answer
  3. (c) Otherwise
  4. (d) Of course

Solution.

Answer: (b) Generally speaking

  1. “Generally speaking” introduces a broad observation, which is the role of the historical statement here.
  2. “Particularly speaking” is not the usual expression, while “otherwise” requires a contrasting alternative.
  3. “Of course” would presuppose shared or previously established knowledge; the standalone sentence instead presents a general observation.