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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CHSL - 13 April 2021 - Shift 2 • English • Q2

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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.

Graduation Day was at hand. Primary school graduation (1) ______ in those days followed a prescribed order-conventional, courteous, and (2) ______. First, the school principal made a long speech (3) ______ encouragement and blessing for the future of the graduates. (4) ______ one of the representatives of the graduating class (5) ______ with a vote of thanks.

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. Then

  • Then is used to indicate what happens or happened next, or what should be done next. 
  • The sentence implies after the speech of encouragement one of the representatives came forward.
  • Example:-  First came lightning, then thunder.