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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 6

SSC MTS Previous Year - 05 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q6

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Comprehension:

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.

Mr. Oliver was taking a shortcut 1.____ the pine forest which was making sad, 2.____ sounds because of strong winds. He 3.____ a lonely boy sitting on a rock. 4.____ boy was weeping soundlessly. There seemed to be 5.____ terribly wrong with the boy.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

‘Through’ is used as a function word to indicate movement into at one side or point and out at another

Hence, ’shortcut through the pine forest’ is the correct usage here.