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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th December 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q16

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The first thing they did was to ______ the extent of damage done by the rains.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  1. Let’s understand the meaning of the given words:-
  2. Circulate = to spread.
  3. Ascertain = to determine.
  4. The extent of damage is determined first, then other actions take place.

Hence, option B is the correct answer.

The correct sentence will be-

The first thing they did was to ascertain the extent of damage done by the rains.