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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Constable (English) - 3rd December 2021 Shift 2 • English • Q1

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Directions:

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

Joseph was always prepared. His motto was, ‘Never throw anything out, you (1) ______ know when it might come in (2) ______.’ His bedroom was totally (3) ______ with flat bicycle tyres, empty boxes, (4) ______ basketballs and bent tennis racquets (5) ______ leaving any space to get in the door.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

The passage talks about Joseph's habit of keeping things. The appropriate word for filler 5 is 'barely' which means almost not.