SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 101

SSC CGL Tier II English - 21/02/2018 • English • Q101

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

This idea of the impossible (became) even more relevant when we come to the individual, who might consider certain accomplishments impossible without realising that with persistent effort and determination they could be achieved.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Becomes.

  • We need to replace 'became' with 'becomes'.
  • The entire sentence is in the present tense and hence 'becomes' is appropriate.

The correct sentence will be-

This idea of the impossible becomes even more relevant when we come to the individual, who might consider certain accomplishments impossible without realising that with persistent effort and determination they could be achieved.