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SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 5

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • English • Q5

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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 blank.
With the increase in population and urbanisation everything which is organic is getting more
expensive. However, there (1)______ ways through which you can cut your expenses (2)______grocery shopping by having your own kitchen garden. (3)______ from the advantage of cutting your food bills, there is (4)______ tastier or healthier than using the (5)______ ingredients for the table, straight from your garden.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.
 


 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. nothing.

Context: The sentence emphasizes that nothing is tastier or healthier than fresh ingredients.

Meaning of the words:

Everything: all things

Anything: any one thing

Nothing: no thing at all

Something: an unspecified thing

Correct word: Nothing

Reason: The expression “there is nothing tastier or healthier” is commonly used to emphasize uniqueness or superiority.

Final Sentence: There is nothing tastier or healthier than using the freshest ingredients for the table, straight from your garden.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.