SSC CPO 2024 PYQ — Question 7

SSC CPO 2024 - 27th June 2024 - Shift 1 • English • Q7

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Superheroes are fictional characters with 1) ________ powers who use their powers to fight crime and protect the public. Some popular superheroes include Superman, Batman, SpiderMan and Wonder Woman. Superheroes often have backstories that 2) ________ how they have gained their powers, 3) ________ being born with special powers, being bitten by a radioactive spider or being exposed to cosmic radiation. They usually have a specific outfit or clothing that they wear to hide their identity and protect 4) ________ while fighting crime. Superheroes have been a staple of popular culture 5) ________ decades, appearing in comics, movies, television shows, and video games.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. themselves

  • "Themselves" is a suitable option.
  • It is the correct reflexive pronoun to use here because it refers back to the superheroes, who are the ones protecting themselves.