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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q4

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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 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The subject "individual coping qualities" is the actor that exerts influence on the behavior of drivers.
  • The verb "influence" is in the present tense to indicate that the action is ongoing or habitual.
  • The direct object "the behavior of stressful drivers" describes the target of the influence.

The completed sentence would be:

"Individual coping qualities influence the behavior of stressful drivers."