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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q42

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Why do people yawn? No one seems to know the exact (1)________. Some people believe that we yawn (2) ________ we do not have enough oxygen in our bodies. In (3) ________ words, we yawn to breathe in (4) ________ oxygen. People also believe that yawning is associated (5) ________ boredom.

Select the correct option to fill blank 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. when.

  • The most appropriate option to fill is "when." Using "when" implies that yawning occurs in the context of a specific condition—namely, when there is a lack of oxygen.
  • This fits the idea that yawning might happen under certain circumstances, such as low oxygen levels, without explicitly stating it as the definitive reason.
  • The use of "when" suggests a situational relationship rather than a direct causation.