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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CPO - 9 Nov 2022 - 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.

It was a cool and windy day. Shiela, Zora, Lamba and I were (1)_______ our way to the Park to play on the slides. On our way (2)_______, Shiela (3)_______ something stuck to her shoe. "Must be a (4)_______ of chewing gum or something," she muttered as she (5)_______ down to remove the object. What she removed from her shoe was a dirty note of five hundred rupees!

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • In this context, the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1 is "on."
  • This preposition effectively conveys the sense of movement or progress towards a destination, aligning with the idea of being en route to the park.
  • It implies that the group is actively travelling or in motion as they make their way to the park, ready to engage in playful activities upon arrival.
  • Overall, "on" aptly captures the dynamic nature of their journey, enhancing the clarity and coherence of the narrative.