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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Constable (English) - 17th November 2021 Shift 3 • English • Q1

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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.


Once, a man and his son were going into town. (1) ______ wanted to sell some potatoes.
They went with (2) ______ donkey, and the donkey (3) ______ the potatoes. While they
walked, (4) ______ man came past on a horse.
“Shame (5) ______ you!” he said. “Why do you have a donkey, but you don’t ride it?”

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The given blank needs a preposition of place.
  • There is a phrase. "shame on you".
  • Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is 'on'.

The correct sentence is:

“Shame on you!” he said. “Why do you have a donkey, but you don’t ride it?”