SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q15

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.2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • Among the forms of the verb, only V4 (-ing) is used after a preposition.
  • Since 'of' is a preposition, 'alluring' will be appropriate.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.