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SSC CGL 2017 PYQ — Question 108

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/01/2017 • English • Q108

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

It so haappens that_____ siblings sing one of_____invariably has a less_____ vocal prowess even though______ have a similarly commendable ____base.

invariably has a less _____

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. potent.

  1. tuned- to make small changes to the sound a musical instrument makes so that it is at the correct musical level (pitch).
  2. high- (used about things) having a large distance between the bottom and the top.
  3. potent- strong or powerful.
  4. wide- measuring a lot from one side to the other.

Only the chosen option will make a meaningful combination with the "less" given before the blank space so it will be the correct choice.