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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q2

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Global warming, a phenomenon primarily 1._____ by human activities, has 2._____ profound changes in weather patterns worldwide. The increase in greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, 3._____ the Earth’s atmosphere to trap more heat. As a result, glaciers 4._____, sea levels 5._____ and extreme weather events have become more frequent and severe.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. brought.
Context: The sentence describes the effects that global warming has already caused. Since the action refers to changes that have already happened, the past tense is required.
Meaning of the words:
Bring: base form of the verb, not suitable here.
Brings: present tense, does not match the past action indicated by “has.”
Brought: past participle form of “bring,” correct with “has” in present perfect tense.
Bringing: present participle, not grammatically correct in this construction.
Correct word: Brought
Reason: The verb must agree with “has” in the present perfect tense: “has brought profound changes.” Other forms are grammatically incorrect here.
Final Sentence: Global warming, a phenomenon primarily caused by human activities, has brought profound changes in weather patterns worldwide.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.