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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 7

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • English • Q7

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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 number.
The blue-green sheen of the small bird caught my eye. The bird is a (1)______ in my backyard.
He has a nest (2)______ somewhere behind the back-porch lights and (3)______ lunch with the
moles who have made holes (4)______ the backyard lawn. These are not the only (5)______
that call my home their own.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. in.

Filler Concept: Prepositions – indicating location or position.
Grammatical Explanation: "In" is the correct preposition when referring to something enclosed or surrounded by something else, like holes located in the lawn. "At," "by," and "of" do not correctly express the physical position of the holes.
Correction: Replace the blank with "in."
Final Sentence: who have made holes in the backyard lawn.
Conclusion: Option (A) "in" is the most appropriate preposition to use here.