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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q3

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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.

The trees had lost most of their leaves and their (1)_______ figures were clear against the grey sky. Bella looked up at them and could see birds (2)_______ with difficulty, (3)_______ to keep themselves in place while the wind tried to blow them (4)_______. She was walking against the wind and trying hard to push herself ahead. She resisted and strode (5)________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

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

  1. struggling- to try very hard to do something, especially when it is difficult.
  2. sleeping- to rest with your eyes closed and your mind and body not active.
  3. sliding- to move or make something move smoothly along a surface.
  4. surviving- to continue to live or exist in or after a difficult or dangerous situation.

"Struggling" which means "to try very hard to do something, especially when it is difficult" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.