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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 8

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q8

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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.

There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

 

Why "fighting" fits:

  • The sentence talks about two friends who joined the army. Then war began (war broke out).

  • So, “fighting in the same unit” means they were serving and battling together in the same group.

Grammar and context:

  • The word “fighting” is a present participle (verb+ing) used to describe what they were doing during the war.

  • It fits both logically and grammatically with “were”.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.