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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 62

SSC MTS - 02 May 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q62

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In the following passage some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

A young man walks toward me with a stick slung across his back and a (1)______ of sheep at his feet, which carry him down the path (2)_______ a crowd of rowdy children. An older man follows, weatherworn but still (3)_____, a rifle over his left shoulder. He clicks his tongue to (4) ______the flock. Behind him are two women on horses; I guess (5) _______ are his wife and daughter.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

In the above sentence, the word 'like' fits perfectly as an adverb, where, the flock of sheep has been compared to as a crowd of rowdy children. It is used to draw a direct comparison between two things.

The other option means:

  • On the other hand, 'likeness' is a state of resemblance. 
  • Likely is a synonym of 'probability,' which does not fit the sentence. 
  • Liking refers to a state of affection or enjoying someone or something.