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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q9

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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 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening
ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total
of 539 events in 22 para (3) ______. The opening ceremony took place in (4)______ empty
stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of
the coronavirus pandemic.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. includes.
Context: The subject "celebration" is singular, and the sentence is in present tense.

Meaning of the words:

  • Is included: Passive form, not suitable here

  • Including: Present participle; can’t act as the main verb

  • Includes: Singular present form

  • Include: Plural verb form

Correct word: Includes

Reason: Subject-verb agreement applies. “Celebration” is singular, so it takes the verb “includes.”

Final Sentence: The twelve-day sporting celebration includes a total of 539 events in 22 para sports.

Hence the chosen option is correct.