Question 57
Sentence InterpretationSelect the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: In many countries, democracy is ostensibly practised.
- A.democracy is indeed being practised in many countries
- B.many countries have effective democracy
- C.many countries have democracy in practice
- D.democracy is apparently practised in many countries.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (democracy is apparently practised in many countries.)
Explanation
'Ostensibly' means apparently, seemingly but perhaps not really.