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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CGL - 6th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q16

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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.

Atlas was made to hold the sky upon his shoulders as a punishment. Once, Hercules (1)___________ to hold it for Atlas while the latter went looking (2)___________ golden apples. When Atlas returned, he saw Hercules (3)_____________ hard to hold the sky. The weight of the sky (4)____________ Hercules sweat and groan. Now Atlas did not want to (5)_____________ a job as arduous as that!

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (4).

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. was making.

  • Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
  • The subject of the given statement is singular hence, "Singular verb" will be the correct choice.
  • "Past tense" will be used in the given statement. 

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.