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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q2

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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.

Residents of Victorian Street in Thornton (1)___________ disturbed last night by an unusual accident. At eleven o’clock a car broke down near the end of the street and the driver left his vehicle (2)___________ while he went on with his journey by taxi. An hour later, the car’s alarm went off when it was hit (3)___________ a stolen van. The engine of the van blew up, so the thief tried to drive away in the car. But he gave up when the car would not (4)___________ and (5)___________ a bicycle instead.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • The corrected sentence would be: "But he gave up when the car would not start."

  • In this context, "start" fits in as the car's engine is likely the part of the car referred to, and it indicates that the car would not begin running or operating.