SarkariPYQ

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 07 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q1

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Apart from the fact that he was at this moment, disguised as a spiritual leader ___1___ the Christian Church, there was nothing sinister about Mr. Cyril Boggis. He was ___2___ trade a dealer in antique furniture, with his own shop and showroom in the King’s Road, Chelsea. His premises ___3___ not large, and generally he did not do a great deal of business, but because he always bought very, very cheap and sold very, very ___4___ he managed to make quite a tidy little income every year. He was a talented salesman, and when buying or selling a ___5___ he could slide smoothly into whichever mood suited the client best. He was well aware of his gift using it shamelessly on every possible occasion.
 

Select the most appropriate option the fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence talks about buying or selling something related to antique furniture. So, the missing word must connect to the idea of furniture.

Meaning of the words:

  • Piece = an item or object (here it means a piece of furniture).

  • Pace = speed or rate of movement (not suitable here).

  • Pose = position of the body or posture (not related to selling furniture).

  • Peace = calmness or absence of conflict (not correct here).

Correct word: The correct word is piece, because in the context of furniture, people usually say a piece of furniture.

Reason: Since the passage describes Mr. Cyril Boggis as a dealer in antique furniture, the natural word for selling or buying is a piece (of furniture). Other options do not fit the sense of the passage.

Final Sentence: “He was a talented salesman, and when buying or selling a piece he could slide smoothly into whichever mood suited the client best.”

Hence, the chosen option is correct.