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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q10

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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.
The blue-green sheen of the small bird caught my eye. The bird is a (1)______ in my backyard.
He has a nest (2)______ somewhere behind the back-porch lights and (3)______ lunch with the
moles who have made holes (4)______ the backyard lawn. These are not the only (5)______
that call my home their own.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. regular.

Filler Concept: Adjective of habit or occurrence
Grammatical Explanation: “Regular” means something that happens at consistent intervals. It best fits the sentence where the bird often visits the backyard, indicating habitual presence.
Correction: Replace the blank with regular.
Final Sentence: The bird is a regular in my backyard.
Conclusion: Option (D) regular correctly expresses the bird's habitual presence.