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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

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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 number.

Ben committed (1)__________ crime when he (2)__________ a bank. Someone (3)__________ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (4)__________ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (5)__________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

   The correct answer is Option 2 i.e​​​​ with ​​​​​​​.

  • The sentence 'The police charged him (4) the crime and put him behind bars' talks about police charging him of a crime.
  • The most appropriate word to filled in the blank is 'with'.
  • 'With' refers to the means by which we carry out an action.

 

   The correct solution is-

    The police charged him with the crime and put him behind bars.