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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 16/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q86

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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.

She went on a quest for ancient things ___(1)____ could have a soul of their own, something ___(2)___ Aladdin's lamp that was home to a genie. She searched flea markets, met with art dealers and even went to excavation sites. She ___(3)__ searching for something that would have seen some ancient history when an ___(4)___, ___(5)___, ___(6)____ apothecary table caught her attention. It was perhaps owned by a __(7)____, ___(8)___, __(9)____ woman who was a wise medic but was deemed a witch.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence talks about “ancient things” which could possess a soul of their own. The blank introduces a defining clause that restricts/defines the type of things being sought.

Meaning of the words:

  • Which – refers to things, usually used in non-defining (extra info) clauses.

  • Who – used for people.

  • Whose – shows possession.

  • That – used in restrictive/defining clauses to identify essential information.

Correct word: That

Reason: The clause is restrictive because it defines the specific kind of “ancient things” (those that could have a soul). For restrictive clauses without commas, “that” is the most appropriate choice.

Final Sentence: She went on a quest for ancient things that could have a soul of their own, something like Aladdin's lamp that was home to a genie.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.