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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q15

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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.

Machines were made to be man's servants. Yet, man has grown so (1)______ on them that they are in a fair way to become his (2)________. Already men spend most of their lives looking after and waiting (3)______ machines. Machines are very stern bosses. They must be fed with coal and (4)______ petrol to drink and oil to wash with and must be kept at a (5)__________ temperature.

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. optimum.

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

  1. optimist- a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes.
  2. outdated- not useful or common any more; old-fashioned.
  3. optimum- the best possible, giving the best possible results.
  4. optional- that you can choose or not choose.

As the statement is talking about the temperature at the machine should be kept we need to choose "optimum" that has the meaning of "best possible result".

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.