Equality comparison ("as … as"): interpret the balance of two traits Sentence: "Dinesh is as stupid as he is lazy." Choose the option that captures the meaning of equality in both traits.
Verbal Ability
Completing Statements
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ADinesh is stupid because he is lazy
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BDinesh is lazy because he is stupid
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CDinesh is either stupid or lazy
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DDinesh is hardly stupid but he is lazy
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EDinesh is equally stupid and lazy
Answer
Correct Answer: Dinesh is equally stupid and lazy
Explanation
ConceptThe structure "as … as" expresses equality in degree between two qualities.
Option analysisDinesh is equally stupid and lazy — exact restatement of equality. ✅(a), (b) introduce causality, which is absent.(c) "Either … or" contradicts "as … as".(d) Minimizes one trait, contradicting equality.
Final AnswerDinesh is equally stupid and lazy.