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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CHSL - 3rd July 2019 - Shift 3 • English • Q24

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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.

Every morning, nine-year old Khushi becomes guardian to her five-year old sister Ankita as (1) ______ hold hands and cross the railway tracks to (2) ______ the school. The sisters leave home (3) ______ 7 am with school bags larger (4) ______ their torsos. The 2 km route they walk on foot to reach school (5) ______ includes walking past a railway crossing and through the lanes of an industrial area used by mini trucks and carrier vehicles

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 4.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. than.

The word ‘larger’ shows that the comparative degree is being used. It must be followed by ‘than’ only.

Note: 

Comparative Degree: In English grammar, comparative is the form of an adjective or adverb involving a comparison of some sort.

Example: A man is usually more careful of his money than he is of his principles.

Hence, ‘than’ is the appropriate word for the blank.