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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 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 blank.

The most common act of forgetfulness, I suppose(1)_______ in the matter of posting letters. So common is it that I am always (2)______ to trust a departing visitor to post an important (3)_______. So before handing over the letter I make him (4)________ to post it immediately. As for myself, anyone (5)________ asks me to post a letter is a poor judge of my character.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • Relative pronouns are used at the beginning of an adjective clause (a dependent clause that modifies a noun). The three most common relative pronouns are who, which and that.
  • "Who" is used when the antecedent is a person.
  • In the given statement, the antecedent is a person hence, "Who" will be the correct relative pronoun here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.