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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17th November 2021 Shift 2 • English • Q4

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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.
You should elect me as Class President as I think that everyone’s (1)______ matters. I am a confident speaker and have won prizes (2)______ public speaking. I will make sure that the school council (3)______ to us. When people come to me with problems, I (4) ______listen carefully. I never judge people who come to me for (5)______. You can count on me for help.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

The given blank needs to be filled with a preposition. All the given options are prepositions.

  • 'On' is a preposition of time, describing specific days of the week.
  • 'For' is a preposition that talks about a purpose or a reason for something.
  • 'By' is a preposition that is used to refer to arrangements and deadlines.
  • 'Of' is a preposition that is used to help quantify a time or measurement.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

I am a confident speaker and have won prizes for public speaking.