SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS - 14/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q87

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

Hyojeng, a twenty-five-year-old South Korean Youtuber (1)_________since the age of 16. She (2)_______around twenty-five countries so far. (3)________ India was high on her wish list. She is currently soaking in the energy of Mumbai and planning to (4)________ more of this beautiful city. Unfortunately, her experience of the city turned sour recently. She was filming on the streets of Mumbai and two men tried to hug and kiss her, which was captured in her video. The video (5)_________ viral and the Mumbai police swung into action.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. has covered.

Context:
The sentence describes the number of countries Hyojeng has visited up to now.

Meaning of the words:

  • will have covered – future perfect, refers to action completed in the future, not suitable

  • has covered – present perfect, indicates an action completed up to the present

  • had been covered – past perfect passive, incorrect here as subject is active

  • was covered – simple past passive, does not fit the context of her travel experience

Correct word:
has covered

Reason:
Present perfect “has covered” is used because it indicates completion of her travels up to now.

Final Sentence:
She has covered around twenty-five countries so far.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.