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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q1

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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 blank.

Most animals have their own habitats _______(1) some make long journeys from one region to another. This _______(2) is called migration. It takes place at a particular ________(3) of the year. Birds are the best-known ________(4) but many other animals also migrate to places with ________(5) climate.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. but.

  • We use but as an alternative to except (for), apart from and bar to introduce the only thing or person that the main part of the sentence does not include.
  • "But' is used to show contradiction when either of the two statements contains a negative sense.

The given statement is contradictory in nature hence, the chosen option will be correct.