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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 43

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q43

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The thought here is that because saliva is (1) ______________ alkaline, stimulating it by chewing gum after eating (2) ______________ help neutralize the acidity in your mouth and throat. (3) __________________ a very small study from 2005 did (4) ______________ some merit to this approach, the size of the study makes it difficult to (5) _______________ any real conclusions.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • While is used to connect a subordinate clause to the main one.
  • Here are two actions,
    • (i) a study finding out some evidence but
    • (ii) the size of the study making it difficult to conclude something concrete, are two different actions happening simultaneously. 

"While" thus becomes the most appropriate when connecting two clauses with simultaneous actions.