SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 10

SSC CGL - 4th June 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q10

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. 

Seoul's city government is asking people for help to correct poorly translated street signs with prizes on offer for (1)______ who spot the most errors. It's running (2)______ two-week campaign calling on Koreans and foreigners (3)______ to keep their eyes peeled for (4)______ in English, Japanese and Chinese text, the Korea Times reports. There's a (5)______ focus on public transport signs, maps and information signs at historic sites, as part of a drive to improve the experience of foreign tourists in the South Korean capital.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No (5).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. particular.

Justification to the answer:

  • 'Particular’ meaning ‘especially great or intense’ is the apt word for the blank.
  • The sentence implies that there is a special focus on public transport signs, maps, and information signs at historic sites, as part of a drive to improve the experience of foreign tourists in the South Korean capital.
  •  Other words do not produce the required meaning to the sentence.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.