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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

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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.

I had seen the magic shop from afar several times. I had passed (1)___________ once or twice, a shop window of (2)_____________ little objects, magic balls, magic hens, wonderful cones, magic dolls and all those (3)________ of things. But never had I thought of going in (4)___________ one day, Gip hauled me by my finger-right (5)________ to the window.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • 'Until' means 'up to (the point in time or the event mentioned).
  • 'While' means 'a period of time'.
  • 'After' means 'following'.
  • 'Since' shows initial time.
  • Since the sentence talks about 'going in up to Gip hauled him', 'until' is appropriate.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.