Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

Comprehension:

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) has seen a 6% drop (1)____ passenger density after the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) reduced (2)____ bus fares recently. The drop, though small is enough to set the (3)____ bells ringing. TMT plies nearly 300 buses and is already facing (4)____ in managing regular schedules. The ticket cost cut by BEST (5)____ TMT routes that overlap that of the BEST.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. its

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

Use of its and it’s:

It's is a contraction of ‘it is’ or ‘it has’.

Its is a possessive determiner we use to say that something belongs to or refers to something.

Here, ‘its’ will be used which refers ‘BEST’ which is an genderless entity (hence, his/her can’t be used).

So, its is appropriate word.

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