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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 9

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. built up.

Context: The sentence refers to how snakes have gained their dangerous image over time.

Meaning of the words:
Building – continuous tense; does not fit past context.
Built up – phrasal verb meaning gradually developed.
Build in – means incorporate into something.
Build on – means expand based on existing foundation.

Correct word: Built up

Reason: The phrase “snakes have built up the reputation…” is grammatically correct and contextually strong, highlighting gradual accumulation of fear-based perception.

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

Hence, the chosen option is correct.