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Read the following paragraph and answer the question that follows.

Fear is the greatest motivator of all time. Conflict born of fear is behind our every action, driving us forward like the cogs of a clock. Fear is desire’s dark dress, its doppelgänger. “Love and dread are brothers,” says Julian of Norwich. As desire is wanting and fear is not-wanting, they become inexorably linked; just as desire can be destructive (the desire for power), fear can be constructive (fear of hurting another); fear of poverty becomes desire for wealth.

Which of the following statements can be BEST concluded from the paragraph?

  1. Fear paves the way to positive transformation when paired with desire.
  2. The interplay of fear and desire helps in guiding one’s action.
  3. While fear is perceived as negative, it can be a force for good.
  4. Fear is a powerful motivator that leads to extraordinary achievements.
  5. A positive action generally has a foundation of fear underneath.

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Explanatory Answer

The paragraph discusses the interplay between fear and desire, suggesting that they are closely linked and influence human actions. It stresses that fear and desire are entangled, with fear often driving actions just as desire does. This highlights that both fear and desire play an important role in guiding human behaviour, indicating that option C "While fear is perceived as negative, it can be a force for good." is the best conclusion.
While other statements in the paragraph also hold some truth, option C encompasses the broader idea conveyed by the paragraph.


The answer is 'While fear is perceived as negative, it can be a force for good.'

Choice C is the correct answer.

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