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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 7

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q7

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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. 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence is discussing a reversal of fear — it’s saying snakes fear us more than the reverse situation.

Meaning of the words:
Everywhere – describes location, but doesn’t create comparison.
Around – often used in expressions like “the other way around,” making it the correct idiom for reversing a relationship.
Across – refers to movement or space; not idiomatic here.
Over – implies dominance or crossing; not suitable for idiomatic comparison.

Correct word: Around

Reason: The phrase “the other way around” is a standard expression in English used to describe the reversal of a situation or relationship. It fits both the grammatical structure and idiomatic meaning required by the sentence.

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 around and would rather wiggle away from us as fast as possible.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.