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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25th November 2021 Shift 3 • English • Q3

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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.


Dr. Jill Biden is an English professor in a college and she has four degrees, (1) ______ a
doctorate. She is the wife of (2) ______ newly elected U.S. President, Joe Biden. As (3)
______ next first lady, the 69-year-old Jill Biden (4) ______ to keep her job and continue
teaching (5) ______ is something that she did as the second lady when her husband was the
Vice President.

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. America’s

The blank requires a filler that reflects possession.

America is a singular noun. Thus, "'s" will be the most appropriate for the filler.

Thus, 'America's' will be the most appropriate filler for the given blank.

The correct sentence is:

As America's next first lady, the 69-year-old Jill Biden.