SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 20 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

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 3.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. referred.

  • The given sentence "What is sometimes___________ to as a 'sixth sense'.........." is talking about the sixth sense.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'referred'.
  • The word 'referred' means 'to mention or talk about somebody or something.'

Hence, the correct answer is Option 4 i.e. referred.