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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CHSL - 20th October 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q19

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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.

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 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. were.

  • Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
  • The subject of the given statement is "Nazis" which is plural hence, we need to use a plural verb here.
  • The statement is talking about the past time hence, the past tense will be used.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.