SSC CGL 2016 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CGL Tier II English - 1/12/2016 • English • Q54

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.

There is an old story told of a man who ____into a deep sleep. His friend stayed by him as long as he____. Being compelled to go and fearing that he might be in want, the friend hid a_____in the old man's garment. When the old man____, not ____ that his friend had _____a jewel in his garment, he wandered about in _____, hungry. A long time afterwords, the two men met again. The friend told the poor man about the jewel and____him to look for it. Like the old man in the story, people _____about in this life, ____of what is hidden away in their inner nature, pure and untarnished.

people _____about in this life,

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  1. wander-  walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way.
  2. wonder- desire to know something; feel curious.
  3. direct- extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping.
  4. change- make or become different.

As the aim of the statement is to show confusion or puzzling, the chosen option will be correct.

This option has the same reference so it will be correct.