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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

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

There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. broke out.

 

Explanation:

  • The phrase “broke out” is commonly used when something suddenly begins, especially something serious like a war, fire, or fight.

  • In this sentence, the passage is describing a sudden event: the start of a war. So, "war broke out" means the war suddenly began.

Why "broke out" is correct:

  • It matches the context of an unexpected and violent start to war.

  • It's a standard phrase used in English when we talk about wars or conflicts starting suddenly.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.