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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q15

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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.

A (1)________ of trucks carrying soldiers was coming down the mountain road. The trucks (2) _______ slowly as there had been heavy snowfall in that area. Suddenly, with a (3) ________ a huge tree on the hill side fell bringing along with it boulders and mud. (4) ________, the driver of the first truck stopped in time. The soldiers got down and started (5) ________ the road.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (5).

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. clearing.

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

  1. moving- causing strong feelings, especially of sadness.
  2. changing- to become different or to make somebody/something different.
  3. altering- to make something different in some way, but without changing it completely; to become different.
  4. clearing- a small area without trees in the middle of a wood or forest.

Meaningfully the chosen option will suit the blank.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.