Comprehension

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly (1)___________.Individual coping qualities (2)____________ the behaviour of stressful drivers. Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers (3)__________ learn to be patient. On the road, we must be (4) __________ to control our own emotions. Road raged drivers are also more likely to (5) __________ more traffic offences.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1

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  1. involves
  2. involving
  3. involved
  4. involve

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Option 3 : involved
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The correct answer is: involved

Key Points

  • The first sentence of the given passage is written in the passive form of the simple present tense.
  • The structure follows: Object+ is/am/are+ V3+ by + subject
  • So, the third form of the verb should be used here.
  • Hence, 'involved' is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
  • Involved means being a part of something or being associated with it.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.
     

Complete passage: All drivers are affected by road rage, whether they are directly or indirectly (1) involved. Individual coping qualities (2)____________ the behaviour of stressful drivers. Instead of being enraged over circumstances beyond their control, drivers (3)__________ learn to be patient. On the road, we must be (4) __________ to control our own emotions. Road raged drivers are also more likely to (5) __________ more traffic offences.

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