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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CHSL - 01 July 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q3

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Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Sonam’s cat used to chase the mouse into the kitchen and knock through a tower of pots and pans.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. knock over a tower of pots.

  • The most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment "knock through a tower of pots" is "knock over a tower of pots"

  • The phrase "knock through" is incorrect in the context of the sentence. The correct expression is "knock over," which means to cause something to fall or tip over.

  • The sentence, "knock over" accurately describes the action of the cat causing a tower of pots and pans to fall as it chases the mouse into the kitchen.

So the sentence would be "Sonam’s cat used to chase the mouse into the kitchen and knock over a tower of pots and pans.