SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 6

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. is preparing.

 

• The correct option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence is "is preparing".
• The sentence is in present continuous tense which is used to describe actions that are happening at the time of speaking or ongoing actions. So, the correct option should also be in present continuous tense.
• "Prepared" is in simple past tense which would not be correct because it indicates a completed action in the past, and the sentence is referring to an ongoing action.
• "Was preparing" is in past continuous tense which is also not correct because it indicates a completed action in the past.
• "Will be preparing" is in future continuous tense, which indicates a future ongoing action, so it is not correct either.
• "Is preparing" is the correct option in this context because it indicates the ongoing action of preparing for the examination.

Thus, the correct sentence would be:

Don’t disturb the boy, he is preparing for his examination.