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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 7

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q7

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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.

There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. all over.

 

Why “all over” is correct:

  • The scene describes a war situation where soldiers were ambushed.

  • In such a situation, bullets would be flying in every direction — not just in one spot.

  • The phrase “all over” means everywhere, which fits perfectly here.

Meaning of “all over”: In every direction or throughout the place.

Example: When the wind blew, the papers flew all over the room.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.