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Select the one which would best fill the blanks:
Football evokes a ______ response in India compared to cricket, the almost ______ the nation.
Select the one which would best fill the blanks:
Football evokes a ______ response in India compared to cricket, the almost ______ the nation.
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When filling blanks, use the contrast or comparison implied in the sentence to choose the correct tone and intensity.
Updated On: Jul 29, 2025
- tepid, boiling
- lukewarm, electrifies
- turbid, fascinating
- apocryphal, genuinely fascinates
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
- First blank: The contrast shows football’s reception is weaker compared to cricket ⇒ “lukewarm” (mild, indifferent) fits.
- Second blank: Cricket excites the entire nation ⇒ “electrifies” conveys strong excitement.
Thus, (B) best matches the tone and meaning.
- Second blank: Cricket excites the entire nation ⇒ “electrifies” conveys strong excitement.
Thus, (B) best matches the tone and meaning.
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