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Cricket has its own peculiar merits as a training school for manhood. It is the very cumulative strain of boredom which this game imposes that constitutes its superiority. Any game, too, which by laying down fixed rules, teaches boys not to think for themselves, will be of help to them in their mature years; while should these years coincide with a period of war, the lesson will be of inestimable value. Curiously enough, though schoolmasters inculcate the doctrine that an inter-school match is a thing of vital importance to the schools taking part in it that defeat to a team is equivalent to a loss of battle by an army, yet certain rules are laid down; and the boy, who believing these protestations of his teachers, sought genuinely to help his side by the invention and use of some ingenious mechanism, by the breaking of some old rule, or establishment of some new one, would quickly be disillusioned, called to order by the umpire, lowered in the esteem of his comrades, and perhaps afterwards disgraced publicly.
Question: 1
The superiority of cricket has its basis in the .................... it generates.
The superiority of cricket has its basis in the .................... it generates.
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In sports, "strain" refers to the tension or pressure generated by the competition, making it an essential part of the experience.
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- talent
- duplicity
- hatred
- strain
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The correct word to fill in the blank is "strain." The phrase suggests that the competitive and intense nature of cricket often creates tension or "strain" among players, fans, and teams. This strain contributes to its superiority as a sport.
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Question: 2
A game with rules will help boys in their .............. years.
A game with rules will help boys in their .............. years.
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A "mature" person has developed skills and understanding over time, making it the most suitable option for the developmental years.
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- early
- mature
- immature
- formative
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct word to fill in the blank is "mature." A game with rules helps boys in their mature years, as it teaches discipline, teamwork, and strategic thinking that become valuable in their development into adulthood.
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Question: 3
School teachers compare a team’s defeat in sports to a defeat in ...........
School teachers compare a team’s defeat in sports to a defeat in ...........
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"Battle" is a common metaphor used in sports to emphasize the fierce and competitive nature of the game.
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- battle
- treasure
- examination
- concert
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
School teachers often compare a team's defeat in sports to a defeat in "battle." Both are intense, competitive scenarios that require skill, effort, and determination.
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Question: 4
New inventions in sports are often ................
New inventions in sports are often ................
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Innovations in sports can sometimes face resistance, as they challenge long-standing traditions and norms.
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- encouraged
- rewarded
- discouraged
- applauded
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The Correct Option is C
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New inventions in sports are often "discouraged," as traditional methods and rules may be resistant to change. This reflects the reluctance in some sports to adopt new ideas that might disrupt established practices.
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Question: 5
The author of the passage opposes
The author of the passage opposes
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"Blind adherence" refers to following something without understanding or questioning it, which the author seems to oppose in the context of the passage.
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- sports, generally
- inventive ability
- blind adherence
- creative urge
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The Correct Option is C
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The author opposes "blind adherence," which suggests following rules or ideas without questioning them. This opposition likely reflects a preference for critical thinking and innovation, rather than blindly following established practices.
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