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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 5th March 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q4

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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.

On the morning of 14 July 1789, (1)__________ city of Paris was in a state of (2)_________. The king had (3)__________ troops to move into the city. Rumours spread that he would soon order the army to (4)__________ fire upon the citizens. Some 7,000 men and women gathered (5)__________ the town hall.

 

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

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

  1. open- to start.
  2. cross- to go from one side of something to the other.
  3. Spread fire- the transfer of heat through the motion of heated liquids.
  4. extinguish- to cause something to stop burning.

"Open" which means "to start" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.