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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 18

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 1 • English • Q18

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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.

A (1)________ of trucks carrying soldiers was coming down the mountain road. The trucks (2) _______ slowly as there had been heavy snowfall in that area. Suddenly, with a (3) ________ a huge tree on the hill side fell bringing along with it boulders and mud. (4) ________, the driver of the first truck stopped in time. The soldiers got down and started (5) ________ the road.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. were moving.

  • The given paragraph is in the Past Tense hence, "Past Tense" will be used.
  • As the subject is plural we need to use a plural verb here.

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