GATE CSE 2020 Q2: Contrast after "but": excellent knowledge, classroom performance was ___
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His knowledge of the subject was excellent but his classroom performance was _____.
Try it: multiple choice: exactly one correct option
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Answer: A (official GATE 2020 final answer key)
Concept used: The conjunction "but" signals a contrast with the first clause.
First step: Excellent knowledge is set against the performance, so the blank must be the opposite of excellent.
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Source: official GATE 2020 CS question paper and final answer key, organised by IIT Delhi. Question paper · Answer key
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