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The problem is not with the technology __________, but how it is used.

Aad hoc

Bdéjà vu

Cper se

Dcarte blanche

Answer:

C. per se

Read Explanation:

Meaning: Per se means “in itself” or “by itself.”

Correct sentence: The problem is not with the technology per se but how it is used.

Explanation: The sentence means that technology itself is not the problem. The problem is the way it is used.

More examples

  1. Money per se is not bad; its misuse is bad.

  2. The idea per se is good, but it may be difficult to implement.

  3. There is nothing wrong with technology per se.

  4. The plan is not harmful per se, but it could be misused.

  5. The problem is not with social media per se, but with excessive use of it.

Other options

Phrase

Meaning

Example

Ad hoc

For a particular purpose; temporary

An ad hoc committee was formed.

Déjà vu

A feeling of having experienced something before

I had a feeling of déjà vu.

Per se

In itself; by itself

The plan is not bad per se.

Carte blanche

Complete freedom or authority

The manager gave him carte blanche.


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