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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 63

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q63

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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.

Everyone is busy in making their life in the world. After working whole day, there are so many things ______ that gives us ______ and irritation. We face many ______ in our life. Those who are heavy set with material ______ will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. But the ______ is life still is easy. It always will be. 

gives us ______ and irritation.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Problems.

  • There is the usage of 'and' after the blank. 'And' takes similar words both before and after it.
  • Since 'irritation' gives a negative connotation, the other word should also have a negative connotation.
  • Out of the given options, only 'problems' gives a negative connotation.