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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 93

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q93

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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 needs to find the leadership style that works ______ for them and their subordinates. What works for your ______ may not work for you and your team. However, if you take some time and ______ different leadership styles and how they work for different ______ types, you place a much better ______ of success as a leader.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

After months of aggressive planning, the former president brandished his business success and first term in office (as a proofs of competence).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. As proof of competence.

  • We need to use 'proof' in place of 'proofs'  as 'proof' has no plural form.
  • 'Proof' is an uncountable noun and hence does not take 'a' before it.
  • 'Proof' is a noun while 'prove' is a verb and an article cannot be used before a verb.

The correct sentence will be-

After months of aggressive planning, the former president brandished his business success and first term in office as proof of competence.