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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC MTS - 05/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q86

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

It was Saturday evening last week. My parents and younger sister had (1)_______ to my uncle's house to (2)______the day. I had stayed back to prepare for a class test. At 5:00 p.m, someone (3)_____the door bell. To my shock and dismay, one of my distant relatives, Mr. Sinha (4)______ standing with his suitcase. I had to call him in most unwillingly. He was a big bore and nothing less than a chatterbox. I asked his preference (5)____ coffee and tea.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence describes an action completed before the current moment (Saturday evening last week). Using the present perfect tense ('had gone') indicates that the parents and sister already visited the uncle’s house.

Meaning of the words:

  • Going – present participle, indicates ongoing action, not suitable here.

  • Gone – past participle, used with 'had' to show completed action, correct choice.

  • Went – simple past, does not pair with 'had' here.

  • Go – base form, incorrect in this context.

Correct word: Gone, because the parents and sister had already gone to the uncle’s house.

Final Sentence: My parents and younger sister had gone to my uncle's house to (2)______ the day.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.