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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 5

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 07 Feb 2025 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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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.
Apart from the fact that he was at this moment, disguised as a spiritual leader ___1___ the Christian Church, there was nothing sinister about Mr. Cyril Boggis. He was ___2___ trade a dealer in antique furniture, with his own shop and showroom in the King’s Road, Chelsea. His premises ___3___ not large, and generally he did not do a great deal of business, but because he always bought very, very cheap and sold very, very ___4___ he managed to make quite a tidy little income every year. He was a talented salesman, and when buying or selling a ___5___ he could slide smoothly into whichever mood suited the client best. He was well aware of his gift using it shamelessly on every possible occasion.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: The line is: “disguised as a spiritual leader the Christian Church …”. The missing word must show relation/connection with the Christian Church.

Meaning of the words:

  • Of = shows belonging or relation (correct here: leader of the Church).

  • Off = means away from or not attached (does not fit).

  • Oft = old-fashioned word meaning “often” (does not fit here).

  • On = means upon/over (not correct in this context).

Correct word: The correct word is of, because the correct phrase is “leader of the Christian Church”.

Reason: We use of to show possession or belonging. Here, the spiritual leader belongs to/represents the Christian Church.

Final Sentence: “Apart from the fact that he was at this moment, disguised as a spiritual leader of the Christian Church …”

Hence, the chosen option is correct.