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SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 45

SSC CPO - 27 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q45

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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 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. with.

  • The most appropriate option is "with" because it accurately indicates the relationship between yawning and boredom.
  • Using "with" conveys that yawning is linked or associated with the feeling of boredom, aligning with the context of the passage.