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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 3 • English • Q17

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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 number.

When you enter a restaurant, you take your (1)________ and you are served a glass of water. You take your (2)_______ to decide what you should order. When a (3)_______ appears, you ask him the routine question, “(4)________ do you have?” The waiter will begin to recite (5)________ day’s menus, generally with nothing new in it, but you like to hear it all over again.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (2).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

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

  1. place- a particular position or area.
  2. time- a period of minutes, hours, days, etc.
  3. pen- an object that you use for writing in ink.
  4. wallet- a small, flat, folding case in which you keep paper money, plastic cards, etc.

The statement talks about "deciding" hence "time" will be suitable for the given blank.