SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 48

SSC CGL Tier II English - 19/02/2018 • English • Q48

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Keshav was (endowed on) rare talents.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., endowed with.

“Endow” means to provide with a quality or ability. “With” is a preposition when used with endow i.e., “endowed with” means you have been given a gift that cannot be returned,  like a sense of humour or ability or trust.

Thus “endowed on” should be replaced with “endowed with”. 

The correct sentence will be-

Keshav was endowed with rare talents.