2016 · Q92
With reference to the passage, which one of the following is the correct statement ?
EnglishSpotting Errors
- AAristotle was able to avoid the mistake of thinking that women have fewer teeth than men
- BAristotle thought women have fewer teeth than men
- CAristotle proved that women have fewer teeth by counting his wife’s teeth
- DAristotle may have thought that women have fewer teeth because he never had a wife
Explanation
The passage states directly that 'Aristotle could have avoided the mistake of thinking that women have fewer teeth than men, by the simple device of asking Mrs. Aristotle to keep her mouth open while he counted' — so Aristotle thought women have fewer teeth than men (B). A claims he avoided the mistake (false), C invents counting his wife's teeth (he never did), and D invents a biographical excuse. Hence the answer is B.