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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q5

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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: C

Explanation

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

  • The verb "involved" is in the past participle form, which is used here to describe the state of the drivers.
  • The subject "all drivers" is the actor in the sentence, and the verb "are affected" is the linking verb that connects the subject to the predicate.
  • The prepositional phrase "by road rage" describes the cause of the effect.
  • Finally, the adverbial clause "whether they are directly or indirectly involved" describes the nature of the involvement of the drivers.
  • It is important to note that the use of the past participle form of the verb "involve" is appropriate in this context because it indicates that the drivers have already been affected by road rage in some way, either directly or indirectly.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

"All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly involved.