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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 42

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q42

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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.

The thought here is that because saliva is (1) ______________ alkaline, stimulating it by chewing gum after eating (2) ______________ help neutralize the acidity in your mouth and throat. (3) __________________ a very small study from 2005 did (4) ______________ some merit to this approach, the size of the study makes it difficult to (5) _______________ any real conclusions.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. find.

  • The helping verb in the sentence is did which is always followed by the present tense of the main verb, here, find. 
  • The other option means:- 
    • founded refers to an establishment of something.
    • found is the past form of the verb find.
    • finds is the simple present form of the verb find used with singular nouns.