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SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 11

SSC CPO Tier II - 26 July 2021 • English • Q11

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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 number.

I was walking home from work when I saw someone (1)______ I thought was my friend Sandra. I went up (2)______ her and touched her on the arm. (3)______, when the woman turned round, it wasn’t Sandra (4)______ all! I just said, “I am sorry. I (5)______ you for a friend.” She stared at my face and (6)______. To be honest, her face shocked me. She (7)______ me of a witch from a children’s (8)______, with her long nose and staring eyes! (9)______ I could realise what she was up to, she (10)______ my purse and escaped.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. who

  • The word "who" is used to refer to a person, which is appropriate here since Sandra is a person.
  • "Who" is the correct relative pronoun to refer to a person. It connects the clause "I thought was my friend Sandra" to the noun "someone" and specifies that "someone" is a person.