Question

Fill in blank (45):

• A. For
• B. So
• C. But
• D. And

Answer 1

The correct option is A For

Option A: 'For' indicates purpose or reason. The given sentence states the reason behind why the professors disliked 'him': he was determined to think for himself and test the practical experiments based on the theories they taught him. They disliked him because he tested their teachings.

Hence 'for' adds a suitable meaning and option A is correct.

Option B: 'So' expresses result: he yelled at her, so she left.

Option C: 'But' expresses a contrast between two ideas.

Option D: 'And' means addition. It merely adds two words, phrases or clauses.

These words do not complete the sentence in meaning. Hence options B, C and D are incorrect.