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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 6

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q6

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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.
The 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games began (1) ______ Tuesday night with the opening
ceremony at Japan's National Stadium. The twelve-day sporting celebration (2) ______ a total
of 539 events in 22 para (3) ______. The opening ceremony took place in (4)______ empty
stadium. The Games should have (5) ______ place last year but were postponed because of
the coronavirus pandemic.

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. taken.
Context: The sentence refers to a past possibility that did not happen, indicating use of perfect tense.

Meaning of the words:

  • Take: Base form of the verb.

  • Taken: Past participle of 'take', used after "should have".

  • Taking: Present participle; does not fit the past perfect form.

  • Took: Simple past; incorrect with “should have”.

Correct word: Taken

Reason: The verb "should have" requires a past participle after it, making "taken" the correct grammatical form.

Final Sentence: The Games should have taken place last year but were postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Hence the chosen option is correct.