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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 180

SSC CGL Tier II - English - 18th Nov 2020 • English • Q180

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In the given passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The word ‘diet’ is associated with the feeling of developing eating (1) _________ that are time-bound, coupled (2) ________ a strict food plan. But the (3) ________ meaning of diet is the food (4) _________ which a person follows daily. It (5) ________ creating a food plan that (6) _________ around your lifestyle, your work, (7) _________ quality of your sleep, your (8) __________ level, the kind of (9) _______ you do, your palate and your (10) ___________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.7

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. the.

Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific.

The definite article 'the' is used with the name of things that are unique or already mentioned before.

In the given blank part of the sentence, the article 'the' will be used as a specific aspect of one's sleep has been discussed above.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 2 i.e. the.