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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q10

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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 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. involved.

 

Context: “whether they are directly or indirectly ______.”
Explanation:

The phrase “are” needs a past participle to complete the passive structure.

involved = included or affected in something (correct form).
Meaning of the options:
involves: (verb, incorrect in passive here)
involving: (present participle/gerund, incorrect with “are”)
involve: (base form, incorrect)
involved: (past participle, correct for passive voice)
Final sentence: All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly involved.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.