Select the correct option to fill in the blank no.5

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Wander Trust is a unique travel company that (1) _________________domestic and international trips. These personalised 'blind' trips, (2)______ the destination and itinerary a secret (3) ____________ the customer till a day before (4) ___________ journey.The pressure of planning (5) ___________off the shoulder of the client.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. is completely.

Context: We are talking about the present situation — how the company currently manages the pressure of planning for its clients. So, the sentence should be in present tense.

Meaning of the words:

is completely – happens now in full
was completely – happened in the past
will be complete – will happen in the future
had completed – finished in the past before another past action

Correct word: is completely is the correct phrase here because the sentence talks about what currently happens when someone takes their service.

Reason: The phrase “The pressure of planning is completely off the shoulder of the client” means that the client does not need to worry at all — right now — because the company handles everything.

Final Sentence: The pressure of planning is completely off the shoulder of the client.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 1