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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 2

SSC GD Constable (English) - 14 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • English • Q2

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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.

Most animals have their own habitats _______(1) some make long journeys from one region to another. This _______(2) is called migration. It takes place at a particular ________(3) of the year. Birds are the best-known ________(4) but many other animals also migrate to places with ________(5) climate.

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
  • The subject of the given statement is "This" which is considered to be the singular hence, we need to use a singular verb here.
  • The given paragraph is in the present tense hence, we need to use present tense here.

The chosen option follows the given rules hence, the chosen option will be correct.