SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 13 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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.

Man-made fibre, is fibre whose chemical composition, structure, and properties are significantly modified during the manufacturing process. Man-made fibres (1)______ spun and woven into a large (2)______ of consumer and industrial products, (3)______ garments such as shirts, scarves, and hosiery; home furnishings (4)______ as upholstery, carpets, and drapes; and (5)______ parts such as tyre cord, flame-proof linings, and drive belts.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. are.

  • Before the blank there is a plural noun, hence we will use the plural verb after it.
  • So, plural verb are will be used.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.