In this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. Though he is…

Step 1: Analyze the question We need the option that best explains "takes a jaundiced view of our problems." The key word is jaundiced.

Step 2: Explain the concept Medically, jaundice makes the skin and eyes turn yellow. Figuratively, "jaundiced" describes an attitude marked by bitterness, cynicism, resentment, or prejudice. A person with a jaundiced view sees things negatively, as if looking through yellow-tinted glasses.

So "a jaundiced view" means a negative, unfavourable, or biased view.

Step 3: Test each option

• A. Hazy view: "Hazy" means unclear or vague. This is not the meaning of jaundiced, which is about negativity, not lack of clarity.
• B. Unfavourable position: This matches the figurative meaning of a negative, prejudiced, or cynical attitude. The "Though..." in the sentence also supports it. Although he is our elected representative (and should support us), he is unsympathetic or negative about our problems.
• C. Forceful view: "Forceful" means strong or assertive. This is not the meaning, and it doesn't fit the contrast with "Though he is our representative."
• D. Sickly view: This is a trap. It takes the literal medical link to jaundice (an illness) instead of the figurative meaning.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is B.

Tip: For words used figuratively, such as jaundiced, sanguine, cynical, and jaded, think about the attitude they describe rather than the literal meaning. Also watch for "Though..." in a sentence, because it signals contrast. Here it tells you the representative's attitude is the opposite of what we would expect from him. Remember: jaundiced = bitter and negative.