Reading Comprehension Home Exercise- 03, PASSAGE C

PASSAGE C

                 
 16. The grimmest aspect of all uncivil wars is the

                         A. monumental task involved in bulling civic structures and organization.

                          B. colossal destruction they leave behind.

                          C. difficulty involved in social pacification.

                          D. irreparable ecological damage they cause.

                  17. In the passage, the author has primarily

                            A. questioned the basis of a democratic ethic of violence.

                            B. admonished the US for indulging and encouraging military intervention to settle local conflicts.

                           C. condemned the use of violence to prevent or reduce violence in the world.

                           D. discussed the causes and effects of uncivil wars.

                18. the most demanding of the reconstruction process is the

                         A. Building civic structures.

                         B. restoration of the economy.

                        C. formation of armies.

                        D. growth of civility.

Answer: 

                 16.   C    refers to the second paragraph. The words ‘darkest point of all’ in the last sentence can be interpreted as the grimmest aspect. So, option C is the apt choice.

               17.    A   The paragraph begins with three questions. The last question ‘is it plausible….. Violence? ‘Is the issue which the passage focuses on? The author has criticized US- type of interventions, but his primary objective is not that. So, option B can be ruled out. Option C is much generalized and ‘condemned’ does not fit in. Option D is inaccurate. The author has discussed the nature and effects of uncivil wars, not its causes. He does not make democracy and issue.

             18.    D   Refer to the last paragraph. The sixth and seventh sentences provide the clue.