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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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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.

Ben committed (1)__________ crime when he (2)__________ a bank. Someone (3)__________ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (4)__________ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (5)__________.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

   The correct answer is Option 1 i.e​​​​ robbed .

  • The given sentence 'Ben committed a crime when he (2) a bank' talks about Ben committing a crime by doing the wrong.
  • The use of the word 'crime' indicates the wrong action.
  • Hence, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'robbed'.
  • The word robbed means to illegally remove something—money, property, etc.—from someone or somewhere.

   Clearly, Ben committed a crime by robbing the bank.

    The correct sentence is-

    Ben committed a crime when he robbed a bank.