MAT Exam 2021 Paper

Concept:A "connoisseur" is a person with expert knowledge and refined taste, especially in food or art.Explanation:The sentence describes a head chef at a seafood restaurant. The first blank needs a word with a positive meaning, so "popular" fits better than "infamous" or "notorious," which suggest bad reputation. The second blank needs a word meaning an expert in food; "connoisseur" is exactly that. "Philanthropist" means a rich person who gives money to help others, so it does not relate to appreciating or mastering lobster dishes. Therefore, the pair "popular, connoisseur" is the most appropriate choice.Answer:Option B: popular, connoisseur