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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q22

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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.
The Romans had developed a (1)____ for chariot racing. The (2)_____ of the game are so excited that sometimes it may (3)____ into chaos, confusion and riots. The (4)_____ in which racing took place was called a circus. The (5)____ one was the Circus Maximus in Rome, that could hold up to 3,85,000 spectators, which shows the popularity of the sport

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. supporters.

  • In the given sentence, we need to fill in the blank with a noun that refers to people who are actively trying to change or improve something related to the game.
  • The sentence states that the people who are excited about the game can turn their excitement into chaos, confusion, and riots.
  • This implies that the people being referred to have a strong emotional connection to the game.
  • The most appropriate option to fill in the blank would be "supporters," which refers to people who actively support a team or cause.

The correct sentence is:

"The supporters of the game are so excited that sometimes it may convert into chaos, confusion, and riots."