Question : Comprehension:
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.
Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans (1) ______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display (2)______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, (3) ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has (4) ______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most (5) ______ pastimes ever.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (4).
Option 1: fame
Option 2: came
Option 3: come
Option 4: game
Correct Answer: come
Solution : The third option is correct.
Here, come is the correct verb form to indicate progress or advancement over time. It suggests that despite the craze and excitement surrounding sports, the field of sports has made significant progress or advancements.
Also, the phrase, come a long way is an idiomatic expression that means significant progress or advancement from an earlier point.
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