SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q4

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

Transformation of a sentence means (1) ___________ the words or forms of the sentence without changing (2) ___________ meaning. Such changes can be in the form (3) __________ changes from negative sentences into assertive, interrogative or exclamatory sentences and vice versa (4) ________ change in narration or change in voice or changes from simple to (5) _________ or complex sentences.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The complete sentence would be: "Transformation of a sentence means changing the words or forms of the sentence without changing its meaning."

  • In this context, "its" is the correct possessive pronoun to use, as it refers back to the possessive nature of the sentence being transformed.

  • The word "its" indicates that the transformation doesn't change the meaning of the sentence itself.