SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

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 blank.

I had seen the magic shop from afar several times. I had passed (1)___________ once or twice, a shop window of (2)_____________ little objects, magic balls, magic hens, wonderful cones, magic dolls and all those (3)________ of things. But never had I thought of going in (4)___________ one day, Gip hauled me by my finger-right (5)________ to the window.

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. Up.

  • 'Right up' is a phrase meaning 'quickly'
  • 'Up' also means 'towards a higher position or place'.
  • 'Up' makes a coherent sentence.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.