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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CHSL - 8th July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q15

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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.

As the rains receded I got a strange job. Our neighbour, a (1) ______ merchant decided to become a politician. But he was (2) ______ so he wanted me to (3) ______ him everywhere he went and read and write (4) ______ him. For my work, I was to be paid decent (5) ______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Meaning of the words:

Wage: a fixed regular payment earned for work or services.

The sentence is ‘For my work…..’ and for work, wages are always provided.

Bonus: a sum of money added to a person's wages as a reward for good performance.

Prize: a thing given as a reward to the winner of a competition.

Reward: a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.

As the chosen option represents the best possible meaning to the sentence, hence it is the correct option.