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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q8

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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 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: “Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers (3)________ learn to be patient.”
Explanation:

The sentence suggests a strong recommendation or necessity.

must = expresses obligation or necessity.
Meaning of the options:
must: shows strong necessity or obligation.  (correct)
ought: usually followed by to (“ought to learn”), so incorrect here alone.
can: indicates ability, not necessity (less strong).
to: incorrect alone without verb.
Final sentence: drivers must learn to be patient.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.