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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

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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.

What does the word scout mean? During a war a soldier is chosen to go ......(1) of an army in order to ........(2) out where the enemy is. He then ........(3) back to the commander all the .......(4) he has gathered about the ......... (5). Such a soldier is known as a scout.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. ahead.

The statement is talking about "soldier and war", we know that in wartime situation a soldier is always taught to go ahead for the security of its country.

Hence, "ahead" will suit the context of the passage.

So, the chosen option will be correct.