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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 99

SSC CGL Tier II English - 20/02/2018 • English • Q99

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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.

Supporters of the ‘leading power’ doctrine often argue, rightly, that India must be more forthright and articulate in (expression) its position on issues.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • We need to use 'expressing' in place of 'expression' because 'in' is a preposition and after a preposition, a noun is used.
  • But, 'its position on issues' is an object which needs a verb.
  • So, we need a word which acts as both a noun and a verb i.e. gerund (V4).

The correct sentence will be-

Supporters of the ‘leading power’ doctrine often argue, rightly, that India must be more forthright and articulate in expressing its position on issues.