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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 4

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • English • Q4

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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.

Suppose you have to make a payment of Rs. 100, you can do so in coins; but it would be _______(1) to pay in nickel or copper coins because it takes much time to _______(2) them. The government _______(3) permits you to make the payment in _______(4) What are these notes really? They are a kind of money although they are made of ________(5) instead of metal.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. therefore.

  • 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that means for that reason or cause; thus.
  • For example, 'The water in the pot is boiling, so therefore the water must be very hot.'
  • 'Therefore' is not a conjunction, like 'and,' 'but,' 'or,' or 'so.
  • The given statement shows a reason hence, "therefore" will be the correct choice here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.