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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CGL - 4th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q16

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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 number.

'A stitch in time saves nine'. This wise saying suggests that an (1)_________ action taken on time to rectify an error rules (2)______ the possibility of accumulation of such errors and future (3)_________. Wisdom, therefore lies in correcting the error as soon as it is (4)______. There is no point-in allowing the (5)______ to grow and then take hasty actions to set things right.

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. invented- to think of or make something for the first time.
  2. discovered- to find or learn something that nobody had found or knew before.
  3. managed- to succeed in doing or dealing with something difficult; to be able to do something.
  4. proposed- to formally suggest something as a possible plan or action.

we can correct something only if we discover that thing.

Here "discover" makes a suitable appearance with the blank space.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.