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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CGL - 7th June 2019 - Shift 3 • English • Q24

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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.

There was still a light on in Mo's room. He often stayed (1)_______ reading late into the night. Meggie had (2)_______ her love of books from him. When she (3)_______ refuge with him from a bad dream, nothing could lull (4)_______ back to sleep better than Mo's calm breathing (5)________ her and the sound of the pages turning.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (2).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. inherited- to receive property, money, etc. from somebody who has died.
  2. gained- to obtain or win something, especially something that you need or want.
  3. extracted- to take something out, especially with difficulty.
  4. procured- to obtain something, especially with difficulty.

"inherited" which means "to receive property, money, etc. from somebody who has died" fits the context appropriately.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.