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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 33

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q33

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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.

Malti had to wait long to see her son, Abhik. She had worked hard to (1)______ her husband’s last wish that Abhik should (2)______ his higher education at Cambridge. Abhik (3)______ to be meritorious and hardworking and had secured a seat. Making ends meet was (4)______ and a trip back home in the vacation, (5)______ for the mother and son.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. had proved.

  • We use past perfect tense to talk about something that happened before another action in the past.
  • The former action is usually expressed in the simple past tense.
  • The passage is in past and the sentence refers to some events of further past.
  • Hence, the blank must be filled in with "had proved".