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According to Francis Bacon, using studies too much form ornament is :

Aaffectation

Bpleasure

Chumor

Dsloth

Answer:

A. affectation

Read Explanation:

  • According to Francis Bacon, in his essay "Of Studies," using studies too much for ornament is affectation.

"To spend too much time in studies is sloth; to use them too much for ornament is affectation; to make judgment wholly by their rules is the humor of a scholar."

Meaning of "Using Studies Too Much for Ornament is Affectation":

  • Bacon warns against using knowledge only to show off in conversation or to appear intelligent.

  • He believes that studies should be practical and useful, not just a way to impress others.

  • Affectation means artificial behavior or pretentious display, so using studies just to seem wise is superficial.


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