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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q3

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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.

Suppose you have to make a payment of Rs. 100, you can do so in coins; but it would be _______(1) to pay in nickel or copper coins because it takes much time to _______(2) them. The government _______(3) permits you to make the payment in _______(4) What are these notes really? They are a kind of money although they are made of ________(5) instead of metal.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. count.

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. count- to calculate the total number or amount of something.
  2. pay- to give somebody money for work, goods, services, etc.
  3. hold- to take somebody/something and keep him/her/it in your hand, etc.
  4. carry- to hold somebody/something while you are moving from one place to another.

"Count" which means "to calculate the total number or amount of something" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.