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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q14

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

In a way, adult education is an educational movement through the medium (1)___________ village schools. In the beginning, the (2)__________ were suspicious. It was hard to persuade (3)__________ to realise that they were really getting something (4)_________ the schools. They were not at all sure that they wanted their (5)__________ to leave their homes.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (5).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  • villagers- a person who lives in a village.
  • children- a young boy or girl who is not yet an adult.
  • teachers- a person whose job is to teach, especially in a school or college.
  • parents- a person’s mother or father.

"They" refers to villagers hence, "Their children" will be the correct choice here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.