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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 09/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q90

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

He knew everyone on the island. Whenever his car stopped, half a dozen voices ____ 1 _____ shout out his name. Policemen, agricultural labourers of low social status and priests waved and smiled ____ 2 ____ he passed; everyone greeted him as a brother. They respected his honesty, and belligerence, and above all, they adored his typically Greek scorn and fearlessness when dealing with any _____ 3 ____ of Governmental red tape. On arrival, two of our cases containing linen and other things had been ______ 4 ____ by the Customs on the curious ground that they were merchandise. So, when we moved out to the villa and the problem of bed linen arose, Mother told Spiro ______ 5 _____ our cases in the Customs and asked for his advice.
 

Fill in the blank number 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. about.

Context: Mother wanted to tell Spiro regarding (or concerning) their cases in the Customs. The word in the blank must mean “regarding” or “concerning.”

Meaning of the words:

  • Within: Inside something.

  • From: Showing the point of origin.

  • Behind: At the back of something.

  • About: Concerning or regarding a subject or matter.

Correct word: About

Reason: Only about fits the context of telling someone concerning a particular matter. The other words do not make sense here.

Final Sentence: Mother told Spiro about our cases in the Customs and asked for his advice.

Hence the chosen option is correct.