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Read the passage given below and pick the option that best fits the question that follows:
Deriving your authority from the government, your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your orders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you except so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of importance in themselves, and of every importance to those who have a right to take an interest in your personal position and comfort.
The writer's attitude towards the person addressed is characterized by ______.
Read the passage given below and pick the option that best fits the question that follows:
Deriving your authority from the government, your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your orders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you except so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of importance in themselves, and of every importance to those who have a right to take an interest in your personal position and comfort.
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Solution
The correct option is A Officiousness
The tone of the author sounds quite
official and serious. So, we can conclude that the writer's attitude is officious- option A. The attitude is definitely not one of flattery, arrogance or flattery.
The tone of the author sounds quite official and serious. So, we can conclude that the writer's attitude is officious- option A. The attitude is definitely not one of flattery, arrogance or flattery.
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