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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q5

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Comprehension:
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.
The five senses (1)______ sight, hearing, taste, touch and (2)______. What is sometimes
(3)______ to as a ‘sixth sense’ is a power to be aware (4)______ things independently of the
five (5)______ senses, a kind of supernatural sense.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. are.

  • The given sentence "The five senses ______ sight, hearing, taste, touch and ...." is talking about the five senses.
  • In the given sentence, the subject 'five senses' is a plural subject.
  • We know that a plural subject always takes a plural verb.
  • From the given options, only the second option 'are' is the plural form of the verb.
  • Therefore, the plural verb 'are' should be used in the blank.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 3 i.e. are.