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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 20 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q2

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

One day, a few hunters came into the forest and took the lion with them. They tied him up (1)
______ a tree. The lion was (2) ______ to get away and started to whimper. (3) ______, a mouse
walked past and noticed the lion in trouble. He quickly ran and (4) ______ on the ropes to set
the lion free. Both of them then (5) ______ into the jungle.
 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

the correct answer is option 2 i.e. gnawed

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Chews: bite and work food in the mouth with the teeth, especially to make it easier to swallow.
  • Gnawed: bite at or nibble something persistently.
  • Nibble: take small bites out of.
  • Bitten: Chewing

The most appropriate word for the given filler is gnawed. 

The correct sentence is:

He quickly ran and gnawed on the ropes to set the lion free.