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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CHSL - 4 Aug 2021 - 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.

Equiano was born in 1745 in Nigeria. When he (1) ______ about eleven, Equiano was kidnapped and sold to slave traders headed (2) ______ the West Indies. Though he spent a brief (3) ______ in the state of Virginia, much of Equiano's time (4) ______ serving on slave ships and British navy vessels. In his service on these (5) ______, Equiano traveled extensively.

Select the most appropriate option for blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The term "ships" refers to large water vessels designed for navigation and transportation on water bodies such as oceans, seas, and rivers.
  • In this context, it accurately describes the type of vehicles on which Equiano served.
  • The word "ships" appropriately conveys the means of transportation and aligns with the context of the sentence.

Thus, the most appropriate choice for the given blank would be ships.