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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 124

SSC CGL Tier II English - 12/09/2019 • English • Q124

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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.

The other day there was a heavy downpour in our town. The roads looked (1) ______ small rivulets. There was a house (2) ______ our locality which was in a (3)______ condition. All of a sudden it collapsed. (4) ______ news spread in the whole (5) ______ like wild fire.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 , i.e. like.

  • 'Like' is the correct fill for the blank because it means having similar qualities or characteristics to another person or thing. The given sentence tries to talk about the roads looking similar to small rivulets, which is why it is appropriate to use the adjective 'like'.