SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 20th October 2020 - 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.

During organised tours, tourists can visit a former Nazi compound 40 kilometres (1)______ Berlin called the ‘Forbidden City’. Twenty thousand people (2)______ here every year to learn about Nazi military history. The Nazis (3)______ militarily active at the compound, (4)______ was kept secret in a forest and behind a fence. The Nazis (5)______ much of World War II from here.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

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

  • visit- to go to see a person or place for a period of time.
  • watch- to look at somebody/something for a time, paying attention to what happens.
  • call- an act of using the telephone.
  • roam- to walk or travel with no particular plan or aim.

The statement has already the verb "Visit" hence, it will be used to maintain the meaning of the given statement.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.