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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 89

SSC MTS - 14/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q89

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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.

Hyojeng, a twenty-five-year-old South Korean Youtuber (1)_________since the age of 16. She (2)_______around twenty-five countries so far. (3)________ India was high on her wish list. She is currently soaking in the energy of Mumbai and planning to (4)________ more of this beautiful city. Unfortunately, her experience of the city turned sour recently. She was filming on the streets of Mumbai and two men tried to hug and kiss her, which was captured in her video. The video (5)_________ viral and the Mumbai police swung into action.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. explore.

Context:
The sentence talks about Hyojeng planning an action in the near future regarding Mumbai.

Meaning of the words:

  • explore – base form used after “planning to” to indicate intended action

  • to be explored – passive form, does not fit context

  • exploring – present participle, indicates ongoing action, not suitable here

  • having explored – perfect participle, indicates completion, not suitable for future plan

Correct word:
explore

Reason:
After “planning to”, we use the base form of the verb to express what someone intends to do.

Final Sentence:
She is currently soaking in the energy of Mumbai and planning to explore more of this beautiful city.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.