Question

Choose the alternative which can replace the word printed in italic bold without changing the meaning of the sentence.
It is not for lay readers to evaluate a great poet.

• A. learned
• B. ordinary
• C. idle
• D. expert

Answer 1

The correct option is B ordinary

In this sentence we would be trying to choose a word which substitutes the word "lay" in the best way from the given options.

Now, from the sentence we can understand that lay means those who are not having erudite ideas or does not have great knowledge about poetry or poets.

Learned is exactly the opposite of lay

Ordinary is the correct option

Idle means not working or doing much. It is the wrong option

expert is again the opposite of lay.

Option B is correct