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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 92

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q92

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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.

His policies (were seen by much as) crimping investment at a time slumping copper prices were weighing on the economy.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Were seen by many as.

  • We need to use 'many' in place of 'much' as people are mentioned here.
  • For plural countable noun 'many' is used.

The correct sentence will be-

His policies were seen by many as crimping investment at a time slumping copper prices were weighing on the economy.