Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the…
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Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The English Premier League says there were 40 positive cases of the coronavirus ______(1)______ players and club staff following two rounds of tests last week. It is more than double the highest weekly figure of positive cases since testing began ______(2)______ of the return of league play last June. More people were tested than in previous weeks, however. Three league games were ______(3)______ last week following an increased number of positive tests at Manchester City and Fulham. The postponed games were Everton vs. Manchester City, Tottenham vs. Fulham, and Burnley vs. Fulham.
Question:
Which of these words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (2)?
- A.
Above
- B.
Into
- C.
Premature
- D.
Ahead
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Correct answer: D
Solution
The correct answer is Ahead
Key Points
The paragraph is all about the Covid -19 positives in the latest Premier League testing.
Let's find out the usage of the words given in options:
Above means in extended space over and not touching.
Into means expressing movement or action with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else.
Premature means occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early.
Ahead means further forward in space; in the line of one's forward motion (or) earlier than or before someone or something
Since the passage talks about the testing being done earlier than the league started, the word 'ahead' is the appropriate word to be used here.
Thus the appropriate sentence is: It is more than double the highest weekly figure of positive cases since testing began (2) ahead of the return of league play last June.
Additional Information
Let us see sentences with the other options:
Above
A display of fireworks above the town was mesmerizing.
Into
Cover the bowl and put it into the fridge.
Premature
The sun can cause premature ageing.