Question
In the question below, a word is given, followed by four statements. From the options, choose the one that provides the combination of statements that can be joined using the given word. But
A. The majority of performances adhered to the festival's communal philosophy.
B. The festival demonstrated the opportunity that the artistic community offers to withdraw from the encumbrances of everyday life.
C. For a fleeting interval each summer, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival will show how art can unite a world.
D. For 48 out of 52 weeks in the year, politics will continue to divide the Scottish people.
Solution
'But' is used to present contrast or contradiction, as D talks about a subject ('politics') which divides people, on the other hand, C talks about a festival involving get together of people (uniting people). Only D and C do so. DC - For 48 out of 52 weeks in the year, politics will continue to divide the Scottish people, but for a fleeting interval each summer, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival will show how art can unite a world.
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