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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 17 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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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.

Ben committed (1)__________ crime when he (2)__________ a bank. Someone (3)__________ the crime and told the police. The police charged him (4)__________ the crime and put him behind bars. They also accused his twin brother, Bill, of being his (5)__________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1. 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

   The correct answer is Option 3 i.e​​​​ a .

  • The sentence 'Ben committed (1) crime when he robbed a bank' talks about Ben committing the wrong in this case a crime.
  • The most appropriate word to filled in the blank is a.
  • The letter 'a' is used where the the initial letter of the next word sounds like a consonant.

    The correct sentence is-

    Ben committed a crime when he robbed a bank.