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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Smoking causes mutation in cells leading to cancer. Quitting smoking can help reverse the
(1)______ risk; and it can replenish cells that actually (2)______ those of a person who has
never smoked. The (3)______ you smoke the more mutations you have. The (4)______ damage to the cells lining the airway and lungs can (5)______ to cancers in the lungs, oesophagus, larynx and pharynx.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. more.

The meaning of the phrase 'the more........ the more' is used for saying that when a particular activity, feeling etc increases, it causes something else to change at the same time.

For example: The more work you do now, the more free time you'll have this weekend.

Therefore, the most appropriate word for the given blank is 'more'.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. more.