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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q20

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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.

A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-yearold businessman (2)__________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months’ time, (3)___________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_______ to open a shop in new York. “This project has (5)_______ me over four years to finalise,” says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. taken.

Context: The structure used here is Present Perfect Tense: has + past participle (V3).

Why "taken" is correct:

  • Verb form: "Taken" is the past participle of "take," which fits the present perfect structure "has taken."

  • Contextual meaning:
    Peter Dalton is talking about the duration or effort needed to complete the project

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.