Question

In the following question, pick the option that best fills in the blank in the given sentence to complete it logically and correctly.

Experiments in even the clearest science are _____________.

• A. reliable
• B. experiments
• C. clear
• D. open to interpretation

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

open to interpretation

When the blank is filled with the word 'experiments'; 'Experiments in even the clearest science are experiments' does not provide any meaning. The word 'experiments' should not be repeated. Hence option B does not complete the sentence logically. Similarly, 'clear' does not complete the sentence meaningfully. (Consider: Experiments in even the clearest science are clear.)
Hence options B and C are incorrect.
'Open to interpretation' refers to the experiments; "Experiments in even the clearest science are open to interpretation." is a logical sentence. Hence D is the most suitable option.
When 'reliable' is placed in the sentence, the meaning is yet not complete (consider: experiments... are reliable. How are experiments reliable?) The sentence cannot be completed logically with this option, hence A is incorrect.