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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 23

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q23

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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. 

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. 5.
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The blank needs superlative form of adjective here.

‘Most’ is the superlative form.

Hence, ‘most outstanding examples’ is the correct usage here.