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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 20 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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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.


One day, a few hunters came into the forest and took the lion with them. They tied him up (1)
______ a tree. The lion was (2) ______ to get away and started to whimper. (3) ______, a mouse
walked past and noticed the lion in trouble. He quickly ran and (4) ______ on the ropes to set
the lion free. Both of them then (5) ______ into the jungle.
 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Soon

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Nevertheless: in spite of that
  • Although: in spite of the fact that; even though
  • Soon: in or after a short time
  • But: except; apart from; other than

The most appropriate filler for the given blank is 'soon'.

The correct sentence is:

Soon, a mouse walked past and noticed the lion in trouble. He quickly ran and....