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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 45

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q45

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

When Jane died (1) ______ 1850, she was called “one of the most distinguished novelists 2) ______ England has produced” and “the first who (3) ______ that beautiful kind of fiction, the historical romance.” The Porter sisters’ careers ended (4) ______ as the Brontë sisters were getting started in the early Victorian (5) ______.

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. in.

  • In is a suitable option.
  • For years, months, centuries, and long periods, this preposition is used. Given that the statement refers to the year 1850, it fits in this context completely.
  • As a result, "in" is the right answer since it perfectly conveys Jane's passing in the year 1850.
  • The other option means
    • At: This preposition is used to indicate a particular time, event or location.
    • Into: This preposition is used in instances such as when an object moves from outside to inside of a place or vice versa and so on.
    • On: This preposition is used when talking about specific dates, days or location. For example, the plate is kept on the dining table.