Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Sarah and Tom love to go to the park (1) ____ weekends. Last Sunday, they (2) ______ a picnic basket with sandwiches, fruit, and juice. They (3) ______ a blanket to sit on and a frisbee to play with. As soon as (4) ________ at the park, Sarah spread the blanket on the green grass. They enjoyed their sandwiches and had juicy oranges. After eating, (5) _______ to play with the frisbee.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. brought.

Context: Refers to taking a blanket with them to the park.
Meaning of the words:

buy: Purchase, not bring.

manage: To control or deal with.

brought: Past tense of “bring,” correct meaning.

arrange: To organize, not physically carry.

Correct word: Brought
Reason: Fits the past action of taking something with them.

Final sentence: They brought a blanket to sit on and a frisbee to play with.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 3