Question : Read the following passage carefully and choose the most appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.
Is there any difference between "genius" and "talent" ? We generally feel that a man of genius is in some way higher than a man of talent; and that talented men are more common than genius. This is true, but it is rather vague. Genius implies "very extraordinary gifts or native powers, especially as displayed in original creation, discovery, expression or achievement; phenomenal capacity regarded as relatively independent of instruction and training". Talent, on the other hand, consists of "mental endowments or capacities of superior character; marked mental ability". "Talent" is more the capacity to learn to do a thing well; but "genius" is an inborn inspiration that drives a man to do a thing with original excellence. As Meredith said, "Genius does what it must, and talent does what it can".
Shakespeare in drama and poetry, Isaac Newton in science, Napoleon in war, Beethoven in music, were geniuses; many well-known poets, scientists, generals and musicians have been men of talent.
Question:
As per the paragraph, like Shakespeare, is a genius in drama and poetry _______.
Option 1: Issac Newton is a talented scientist.
Option 2: There are many famous poets and musicians who are talented.
Option 3: Beethoven is a genius in war.
Option 4: There are many people in general who are are geniuses.
Correct Answer: There are many famous poets and musicians who are talented.
Solution : Option 2, i.e., There are many famous poets and musicians who are talented, is the correct answer.
Explanation:
- In the passage, geniuses such as Shakespeare in drama and poetry, Isaac Newton in science, Napoleon in war, Beethoven in music, and others are mentioned.
- The geniuses are then compared to other well-known people who were'men of talent.'
- So, given the options, only option 2's comparative statement is appropriate here.
Thus, the completed sentence is: According to the ideas expressed in the passage,
Shakespeare, in drama and poetry, is a genius and there are many other well-known talented musicians.
