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Directions : 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.

S1 : True knowledge is true power.
S2 : A little knowledge however is a dangerous thing.

The second sentence :

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qualifies the assertion of the first

Sentence Relationship Analysis

The question asks to determine the relationship between two sentences:

  • S1: True knowledge is true power. This sentence establishes a direct link between genuine knowledge and power.
  • S2: A little knowledge however is a dangerous thing. This sentence highlights a potential negative consequence of incomplete knowledge.

We need to find how S2 relates to S1.

Qualifying the Assertion

Sentence S2 does not contradict S1 because S1 speaks specifically about true knowledge, while S2 speaks about a little knowledge. These are different conditions.

S2 also does not confirm S1; it presents a different scenario rather than supporting S1's claim.

While S2 contrasts the idea of knowledge being beneficial, its primary function here is to add a condition or limitation to the general statement made in S1. By pointing out that little knowledge is dangerous, S2 implies that the positive statement about knowledge (S1) applies only under certain conditions – specifically, when the knowledge is true and not merely a little. Therefore, S2 qualifies the assertion of S1 by adding nuance and context.

Conclusion

The second sentence (S2) adds a condition or limitation to the first sentence (S1), clarifying that the positive relationship between knowledge and power mentioned in S1 holds true primarily for true knowledge, not for incomplete or limited knowledge.

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