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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CHSL - 19 April 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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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 blank.

Many people believe that animals possess a sixth sense and know (1) ______ the earth is going to shake. Some experts (2) ______ that animals' more acute hearing helps (3) ______ to hear or feel the earth's vibrations. (4) ______ can sense an approaching disaster long before humans (5) ______ what's going on.

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • The pronoun "them" is used to refer to "animals" in the sentence.
  • Since "animals" is the subject of the sentence and appears earlier in the sentence, the pronoun "them" is used to replace "animals" in order to make the sentence less repetitive and more concise.