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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL - 6 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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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 little princess said, “I shut you in a golden cage because I wanted to have you all to (1) ______. I never knew it would make you so unhappy. I love you (2) ______ to grant you freedom and let you be happy in your (3) ______.” Then she opened the cage and let out the (4) ______ little bird. The bird said, “I will come back to sing you the (5) ______ songs I know,” and flew away into the blue.

 

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. myself

  • The sentence implies that the little princess wanted to have verb for herself only.
  • "Myself" is used here because the subject of the sentence, which is "I" (the little princess), is the same person who performed the action (shutting you in a golden cage).
  • Thus, the most apprpriate option will be myself.