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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 14 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q9

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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 number.
A herd of over 100 goats has taken advantage of the coronavirus lockdown, and it (1)______ a
deserted town center in Wales. Usually, the wild herd of Kashmiri goats only (2)______ into
Llandudno, a town in north Wales, during bad weather. Local (3)______ say that this time, the
opportunistic goats were drawn by (4)______ streets. The animals have spent the past three
days (5)______ on garden hedges and flowers. Concerned residents contacted local police to
gather up the goats.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2. 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

 

Context: The sentence is about how the goats usually enter the town only during bad weather. The correct word should convey the idea of cautiously or occasionally going somewhere.

Meaning of the words:
Attempt: To try doing something — not suitable for physical movement.
Venture: To go somewhere that may be unfamiliar or risky — best fit here.
Hide: To conceal oneself — opposite of what the goats are doing.
Surrender: To give up — not relevant here.

Correct word: Venture

Final Sentence (with blank 2 filled):
Usually, the wild herd of Kashmiri goats only venture into Llandudno, a town in north Wales, during bad weather.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.