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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 14/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • English • Q88

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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.

A brigantine is a two-masted sailing vessel (1)_____ fore-and-aft rigging on the mainmast and square rigging on the foremast. The pirates that (2)______ the Mediterranean in the sixteenth century loved it for its speed and ease of handling. The brigantine (3)_________ into a true sailing vessel in the waters of northern Europe. Although the words began to be used interchangeably, it was (4)_______ from the fully square-rigged brig by its gaff-rigged mainsail. True brigantines, for (5)_____, were defined as having square topsails above a gaffed mainsail.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. evolved.

Context:
The sentence talks about how the brigantine became a true sailing vessel in northern Europe. This shows a process of development or gradual change.

Meaning of the words:

  • Discharged = released, sent out

  • Garnished = decorated, added extra detail (used mainly for food)

  • Submitted = gave something officially

  • Evolved = developed gradually, changed over time

Correct word:
The correct word is evolved, because it explains that the brigantine slowly developed into a true sailing vessel.

Reason:
The passage is historical and describes how ships changed with time. 'Evolved' fits perfectly as it shows a natural progression and improvement.

Final Sentence:
The brigantine evolved into a true sailing vessel in the waters of northern Europe.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.