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 (5).
Option 1: blended
Option 2: affected
Option 3: balmed
Option 4: reacted
Correct Answer: affected
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The sentence discusses how pain and swelling affect joints. The term affected fits well in this context, implying that pain and swelling influence or alter the joints. When joints are affected, it means that they are experiencing these symptoms.
Therefore, the correct answer is affected.
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