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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 15 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • English • Q2

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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.

Flood is a common natural disaster. Scientists have often tried to _________(1) floods. There are a number of reasons that _________(2) floods, including heavy rain and cloudbursts. Due to these reasons, rivers _________(3) their banks and cover the surrounding land. Sometimes, dams break and cause disastrous floods that _________(4) to large-scale destruction. Timely safety _________(5) should be taken to save human life and property.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The given statement is in the present tense hence, we need to choose the present verb here.
  • Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural. 
  • The subject of the given statement is 'Floods' which is considered to be the plural noun hence, we need to use a plural verb here.

The chosen option follows the given rules hence, it will be the correct choice.