SarkariPYQ

SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 01 July 2024 - Shift 4 • English • Q20

Back to paper

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

During the days of slavery, there lived (1)_____ very hard-working slave. One day, (2)_____ freedom, he ran away from his masters house. As he passed a forest, he saw a lion (3)____ with pain, for a huge thorn had pierced its paw. The slave felt sorry for the lion and took out the thorn gently. The grateful lion licked the slaves hand. But just then, both of (4)_____ were captured by the soldiers. The king ordered, “Let the runaway slave (5)_____ thrown in front of a hungry lion.” But, when the slave was thrown in front of the lion, the lion licked him and quietly sat beside him. The amazed king asked the reason. The slave told the king everything. The king pardoned the slave. The lion was also freed and sent to the forest.

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

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. to gain.

The phrase "to gain freedom" is used because "to gain" implies actively pursuing or achieving something. In this case, the slave's goal was to obtain freedom, which fits well with the context of the passage where he escapes to achieve this objective.

"To gain" implies an effort to obtain or achieve something. It's used when someone is actively working towards a goal, such as freedom.