SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CGL - 23 Sep 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q7

Parts of a sentence are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the parts in the correct order to form a meaningful sentence.

P) always favours

Q) only the

R) fortune

S) bold

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

The phrase "Fortune favours the bold" is a well-known idiom. The structure "always favours" is typically placed before the object for a smooth and clear expression.

The alternative structure "Fortune favours always the bold" is grammatically correct but sounds less natural and formal.