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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS - 05/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q87

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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.

It was Saturday evening last week. My parents and younger sister had (1)_______ to my uncle's house to (2)______the day. I had stayed back to prepare for a class test. At 5:00 p.m, someone (3)_____the door bell. To my shock and dismay, one of my distant relatives, Mr. Sinha (4)______ standing with his suitcase. I had to call him in most unwillingly. He was a big bore and nothing less than a chatterbox. I asked his preference (5)____ coffee and tea.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: The phrase “had gone to my uncle's house to ___ the day” requires the base form of the verb after “to” (the infinitive form). In English, after “to” in such constructions, the verb should remain in its base form, not past tense.

Meaning of the words:

  • Spending – present participle, indicates ongoing action, incorrect here.

  • Spends – present tense, does not fit the infinitive structure.

  • Spend – base form, correct usage after “to” (to spend).

  • Spent – past tense, incorrect in infinitive form.

Correct word: Spend, because the structure is “to spend the day.”

Final Sentence: My parents and younger sister had gone to my uncle's house to spend the day.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.