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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 10

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. with.

Context: The sentence introduces a justified fear — “with good reason” is the standard idiomatic expression.

Meaning of the words:
Above – not relevant here; refers to physical position.
With – used in the idiom “with good reason” meaning justified cause.
Until – refers to time; grammatically unsuitable.
Upon – archaic in this usage, doesn't fit idiomatic flow.

Correct word: With

Reason: “With good reason” is a commonly used and grammatically correct phrase to justify fear or belief — none of the other options make coherent sense here.

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.