Sprint 7.4: Latin And Legal Terms

Let us analyze two reasoning chains for selecting precise Latin terms in CBSE English essays. First, consider the sentence: 'Although Hindi is the official language, English is the [de facto / bona fide] lingua franca of corporate India.' The correct choice here is . We select this over 'bona fide' because the context requires a term that specifically means , describing a language used in reality regardless of its official legal status. Next, look at the sentence: 'Wealth does not, [per se / vice versa], guarantee a student's happiness.' The correct expert choice for this blank is . This is the right decision because the term literally translates to , emphasizing that wealth intrinsically is not the direct cause of happiness.

1. Upon reviewing the initial evidence presented by the prosecution, the High Court judge concluded there was a case of corporate fraud, warranting a full investigation.

2. The traditionalist board members argued against the newly proposed syllabus changes, preferring to maintain the in the educational system.

3. Since there was no standing committee for sudden environmental crises, the ministry formed an task force to address the recent chemical spill.

4. The investigating officer noticed a distinct pattern in the cybercrimes, realizing the syndicate's always involved phishing emails disguised as official bank alerts.

5. To prevent fraudulent admissions under the sports quota, the university administration required certificates from recognized national sports authorities.