(A) is wrong: friendship diminishes, not increases, misery. (C) is wrong: uncongenial, not congenial companions, drain zest. (E) is wrong: a friendless man stands alone and exposed. Only (B) and (D) are supported by the passage, matching option 4.
With reference to the passage above, which sentence/statements are correct : (A) Friendship increases our misery by enabling us to share the burden.…
CUET UG 2023 — English VA
2023mcqmedium
With reference to the passage above, which sentence/statements are correct :
(A) Friendship increases our misery by enabling us to share the burden.
(B) Cicero thinks that friendship can double our joy.
(C) Our amusements will have little zest if we engage in them with congenial companions.
(D) To escape many misfortunes, the advice of our friends may be invaluable.
(E) A friendless man is always firm and self confident.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
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Held on 30 May 2023 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
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- A
(B), (D) and (E) Only
- B
(A), (B) and (D) Only
- C
(B), (C) and (D) Only
- D
(B) and (D) Only
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