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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 31

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q31

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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.

Malti had to wait long to see her son, Abhik. She had worked hard to (1)______ her husband’s last wish that Abhik should (2)______ his higher education at Cambridge. Abhik (3)______ to be meritorious and hardworking and had secured a seat. Making ends meet was (4)______ and a trip back home in the vacation, (5)______ for the mother and son.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. unaffordable.

  • The sentence implies that the trip back home on vacation was expensive for Abhik.
  • Unaffordable means too expensive to be afforded by the average person.
  • The meanings of the other words are:
    • Uncouth: lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
    • Unbearable: not able to be endured or tolerated.
  • Hence, the blank must be filled in with "unaffordable".