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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 9

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q9

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Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.

If you kill us, the Emperor can attack your kingdom on the ____________ of avenging our death.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. pretext.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. pretext- a reason that you give for doing something.
  2. excuse- a reason (that may or may not be true) that you give in order to explain your behaviour.
  3. guise- a way in which somebody/something appears, which is often different from usual or hides the truth.
  4. pretence- an action that makes people believe something that is not true.

"Pretext" which means "a reason that you give for doing something" fits in the context appropriately.

Hence, it will be the correct choice.

Correct Sentence:-

If you kill us, the Emperor can attack your kingdom on the pretext of avenging our death.