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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 17 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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

Global warming, a phenomenon primarily 1._____ by human activities, has 2._____ profound changes in weather patterns worldwide. The increase in greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, 3._____ the Earth’s atmosphere to trap more heat. As a result, glaciers 4._____, sea levels 5._____ and extreme weather events have become more frequent and severe.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option 4) retreat

Solution:
The sentence states a general truth about the effects of global warming, so it requires the Simple Present Tense.

As a result, glaciers retreat, sea levels rise, and extreme weather events have become more frequent and severe.

Here, 'glaciers' is a plural subject, so the correct verb is 'retreat' (base form). The other options are incorrect because:

retreating – Present participle; requires an auxiliary verb (are retreating).

retreated – Past tense; does not fit the context of a general fact.

retreats – Used with a singular subject, whereas glaciers is plural.

Therefore, 'retreat' is the most appropriate choice.