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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CGL - 12th June 2019 - Shift 3 • English • Q16

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternative given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

He remembers the first time he saw the elephant. "This was in 2007 at a (1) _______ called Thaniparai. Chinna Thambi was (2) _______ water on himself at a waterbody. The (3) _______ was green; not the kind people would drink," says Abraham. "After a nice shower, the elephant walked (4) _______ to a rock, lifted it, and drank from a (5) _______ under it."

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e. sprinkling.

Concept

Usage

Sprinkling means a small quantity falling in scattered drops or particles.

The sentence here is giving the meaning that Chinna Thambi has spread water on himself. 

So, Sprinkling is the correct word here.