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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q10

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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.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening
ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total
of 539 events in 22 para (3) ______. The opening ceremony took place in (4)______ empty
stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of
the coronavirus pandemic.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. on.
Context: Refers to a day of the week — “Tuesday night.”

Meaning of the words:

  • By: Indicates a deadline

  • At: Used for specific times (e.g., at 5 PM)

  • On: Used for specific days and dates

  • In: Used for months, years, or general time periods

Correct word: On

Reason: Prepositions of time dictate that “on” is used before days of the week like “Tuesday.”

Final Sentence: The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began on Tuesday night with the opening ceremony.

Hence the chosen option is correct.