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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

Swollen joints (1)_______ when there is fluid in the tissues around the joints. It can be very (2)_______ and can make it difficult to move the affected joints. In some cases, swelling may cause affected joints to increase in size or appear to be in odd (3)_______. Joint pain and swelling can affect more than one (4)______ at a time. The most common joints to be (5)______ by pain and swelling are elbows, wrists, shoulders, the base of the spine, knuckles, hips, knees, or ankles.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (4).

Option 1: muscle

Option 2: vein

Option 3: tissue

Option 4: joint


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: joint


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The sentence discusses the impact of swollen joints. The term joint accurately describes the body part affected by the condition of joint pain and swelling, emphasising the focus on the connections between bones and the surrounding structures.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Muscle: It plays a crucial role in supporting and moving joints.
  • Vein: They are part of the circulatory system responsible for carrying blood back to the heart.
  • Tissue: It refers to a group of similar cells that work together to perform a particular function in the body.

Therefore, the correct word is joint.

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