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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q21

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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.
The Romans had developed a (1)____ for chariot racing. The (2)_____ of the game are so excited that sometimes it may (3)____ into chaos, confusion and riots. The (4)_____ in which racing took place was called a circus. The (5)____ one was the Circus Maximus in Rome, that could hold up to 3,85,000 spectators, which shows the popularity of the sport

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. taste.

  • In the given sentence, we need to fill in the blank with a noun that refers to a preference or liking for something.
  • The sentence states that the Romans had developed something for chariot racing. This implies that the Romans had a liking or preference for chariot racing.
  • The most appropriate option to fill in the blank would be "taste," which refers to a preference or liking for something.

The correct sentence is:

"The Romans had developed a taste for chariot racing."