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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q3

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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.

Ben committed (1)__________ crime when he (2)__________ a bank. Someone (3)__________ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (4)__________ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (5)__________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

   The correct answer is Option 2 i.e​​​​ witnessed .

  • The sentence 'Someone (3) the crime and told the police' talks about someone watching the incident in this the crime.
  • The use of the word told indicates someone intimating the police about the crime.
  • Hence the most appropritae word to be filled in the blank is 'witnessed'.
  • The word 'witnessed' means to be present when something occurs and be able to later inform others about it.

Clearly, the particular sentence talks about someone witnessed the crime and told the police about it.

        The correct sentence is-

         Ben committed a crime when he robbed a bank.