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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q5

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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.

When it (1)______ to witnessing wars, famines or disease outbreaks on the news, guilt may (2)______ us to volunteer or donate money. Watching the generosity of other people (3)______ play an active role in helping others is also guilt-provoking, which can (4)______ turn activate us to take similar (5)______ thus paying forward.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answear is option C i.e.,  comes.

Let's understand the forms of the verb come.

  • Come is the first form of the verb and is a past participle which is used in present tense.
  • Coming is the present participle form of the verb come.
  • Comes is the third person singular present tense. .
  • Came is the simple past form of the verb.

 The most appropriate filler for the given blank is comes.

The correct sentence is:

When it comes to witnessing wars, famines or disease outbreaks on the news.