SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 44

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q44

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 4.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. more.

  • The most appropriate option is "more" because it correctly conveys that yawning is believed to help increase the amount of oxygen intake.
  • The use of "more" suggests that the act of yawning is associated with a need for a greater quantity of oxygen, aligning with the explanation given in the passage.