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

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.
The blue-green sheen of the small bird caught my eye. The bird is a (1)______ in my backyard.
He has a nest (2)______ somewhere behind the back-porch lights and (3)______ lunch with the
moles who have made holes (4)______ the backyard lawn. These are not the only (5)______
that call my home their own.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Filler Concept: Noun selection – general term suitable for animals or beings.
Grammatical Explanation: The sentence refers to various beings (like birds and moles) that inhabit the area, so a broader, non-human inclusive noun is needed. “Creatures” correctly refers to all living beings, unlike “people” or “persons” (which refer to humans) or “birds” (which is too specific).
Correction: Replace the blank with "creatures."
Final Sentence: These are not the only creatures that call my home their own.
Conclusion: Option (C) "creatures" is the most contextually and grammatically appropriate choice.

SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 6