Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) English Practice Test

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How is 'fate' commonly understood?

  1. A personal choice influencing outcomes

  2. An event controlled by an individual

  3. The development of events beyond a person's control, viewed as determined by a supernatural power

  4. A random occurrence in daily life

The correct answer is: The development of events beyond a person's control, viewed as determined by a supernatural power

The term 'fate' is commonly understood as the development of events that are beyond a person's control, typically believed to be determined by a supernatural power. This concept suggests that certain outcomes in life are predetermined and that individuals have limited influence over their destiny. This understanding of fate often involves elements of destiny and the idea that a higher power or force governs events in a way that is not subject to individual choice or intervention. The other options reflect different concepts, such as personal choice, individual control, or randomness, which do not align with the traditional understanding of fate. Fate encompasses a more deterministic view of life events, contrasting with the notion of events being left to personal decision-making or chance alone.