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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

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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.
Most people are petrified of snakes and (1)______ good reason. For thousands of years
snakes have (2)______ the reputation of being venomous and lethal. But in (3)______ snakes
are even more scared of us than the other way (4)______ and would rather wiggle away from
us (5)______ possible.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. as fast as.

Context: The sentence talks about snakes trying to escape from humans, suggesting the need for speed.

Meaning of the words:
As slowly as – indicates minimal speed, contradicts the idea of escape.
As much as – grammatically odd in this context.
As many as – refers to countable quantity, doesn’t fit at all.
As fast as – implies quick movement, which aligns with the idea of fleeing.

Correct word: As fast as

Reason: “Wiggle away” implies quick movement and only “as fast as” logically completes the sentence in a way that expresses the urgency and fear attributed to snakes.

Final Sentence: Most people are petrified of snakes and with good reason. For thousands of years snakes have built up the reputation of being venomous and lethal. But in reality snakes are even more scared of us than the other way over and would rather wiggle away from us as fast as possible.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.