SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 20

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q20

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. 

Comprehension:

Humanity can be (1)______ as the quality of being human; the peculiar nature (2)______ man, by which he is distinguished (3)______ other beings. Being human (4)______ not mean that an individual possesses humanity. One of the (5)______ outstanding examples of extraordinary humanity in a human being has been portrayed beautifully by Mother Teresa. 

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 2.
 

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. of.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

Of is used to indicate relating to, belonging to.

Here, ‘nature of man’ is correct phrase as ‘of’ is used to relate nature and man.