Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: where
Option 2: than
Option 3: then
Option 4: when
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Correct Answer: than
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
In this case, it is likely comparing the number or proportion of states that have not decided on a date for reopening schools. The logical and grammatically correct choice to follow "more" in a comparative sense is, than . This term sets the stage for the comparative relationship by signalling that a greater portion of States and Union Territories are involved in the described scenario.
Therefore, the correct answer is than.
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