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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q2

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly (1)___________.
Individual coping qualities (2)____________ the behaviour of stressful drivers. Instead of
being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers (3)__________ learn to be
patient. On the road, we must be (4) __________ to control our own emotions. Road raged
drivers are also more likely to (5) __________ more traffic offences.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. able.

  • The subject "we" is being described as having a certain quality, which is the ability to control our own emotions.
  • The adjective "able" is used to express this quality.
  • The verb "must" is used to express obligation or necessity, indicating that it is important for drivers to have this ability.
  • The prepositional phrase "on the road" provides context for the sentence.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

On the road, we must be able to control our own emotions.