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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CGL Tier II English - 21/02/2018 • English • Q100

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

There is a compelling case for privatising the airline and freeing (locked at) funds for education and health.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Locked up.

  • We need to 'at' with 'up'.
  • 'Lock up' means 'shut and secure'.
  • The sentence talks about the funds which were secured.

The correct sentence will be-

There is a compelling case for privatising the airline and freeing locked up funds for education and health.