SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 137

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q137

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

_____________ who argue in this way support their case by pointing to the lack of a general consensus of opinion which obtains in many parts of the field which the philosopher regards as his own; and also by ____________ out that, even within this field, there is a growing tendency ___________ the part of certain sciences to separate themselves from philosophy and _____________ independent. Thus the psychologist and the logician are sometimes very anxious to have it understood that they belong among the scientists and ___________ among the philosophers.

from philosophy and _____________ independent.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The lines say that there is a growing tendency on the part of certain sciences to separate themselves from philosophy and to become independent.
  • Before the blank, there is the presence of 'to'.
  • 'To' takes the base form of the verb after it.
  • Hence, 'become' is appropriate.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.