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SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 56

SSC CPO Tier II - 26 July 2021 • English • Q56

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

He runs for two hours at a stretch to build his stamina.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. continuously

  • The idiom "at a stretch" means to do something continuously or without a break.

  • The sentence, "He runs for two hours at a stretch" implies that he runs for two hours continuously, without taking breaks.

So, the correct meaning is continuously.