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SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 175

SSC CPO Tier II - 2 May 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q175

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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.

All the children (1)_______ quite excited when their teacher said they should organise the show on their own. He assured (2)_______ that the principal would give them the financial assistance necessary for (3)_______ costumes, for the exhibition and sale they were to set up, and for any other expenditure to be (4)_______ on account (5)_______ the show.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. of.

  • The blank is part of a widely used phrase "on account of"
  • "On account of" means Because of.
    • Example: They had closed early on account of the snow.
  • Thus, "Of" is the correct preposition.