Question

If psychoanalysis teaches us that we are not internally free, sociology will tell us that there are powerful external constraints on our individual freedom. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

• A. Sociology will tell us that powerful external constraints also exist.
• B. Sociology might teach us that there are powerful external constraints.
• C. Sociology tells us that there are powerful external constraints.
• D. None of these.

Hint:

If psychoanalysis teaches us that we are not internally free, sociology will tell us that there are powerful external constraints on our individual freedom. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Option (3), "Sociology tells us...", is the best paraphrase. It keeps the original's certainty and indicative mood by changing the tense slightly (present instead of future), a standard paraphrase. Option (1) adds unnecessary words ("also exist"). Option (2) weakens the original's assertive tone with "might teach." Choose the option that best maintains the original's meaning, certainty, and grammar.