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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 10

SSC CHSL - 10th July 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q10

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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.

The pattern of birds flocking to Pakhal lake has been observed over several years. So far, (1) ______ than 190 bird species (2) ______ been identified and this is one of the best (3) ______ in the state for bird-watchers to (4) ______ . In fact, we can spot (5) ______ 80 species of birds in a single day.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. have.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The subject used here i.e. ‘bird species’ is a plural subject and thus should be followed by a plural verb only.

Hence, either ‘are’ or ‘have’ will be there in place of the blank.

We can see that ‘been’ is used after the blank. That clearly means that ‘have’ will come before it as ‘are been’ is grammatically incorrect. 

Hence,  the chosen option is correct.