SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 13 April 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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

There is always something so fascinating about trains and journeys. There (1) ______ certain symbols and signages inside and outside of the train. The (2) ______ of most of them might not be known to everyone. (3) ______ you are a frequent traveler or not, you may have (4) _____ the letter X or a cross mark on the back of the last (5) ______ of the train.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. are.

The passage talks about the trains and their journey. As the passage is in the simple present tense so, the verb used should be also in the simple present tense. So, 'are' is appropriate for blank 1.