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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 88

SSC MTS - 05/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q88

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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 Saturday evening last week. My parents and younger sister had (1)_______ to my uncle's house to (2)______the day. I had stayed back to prepare for a class test. At 5:00 p.m, someone (3)_____the door bell. To my shock and dismay, one of my distant relatives, Mr. Sinha (4)______ standing with his suitcase. I had to call him in most unwillingly. He was a big bore and nothing less than a chatterbox. I asked his preference (5)____ coffee and tea.

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. rang.

Context: The sentence refers to a specific event in the past: “At 5:00 p.m, someone ___ the door bell.” Therefore, the past tense of the verb “ring” is required.

Meaning of the words:

  • Rings – present tense, incorrect for past events.

  • Ring – base form, incorrect here.

  • Rung – past participle, used with auxiliary verbs like “has/have/had,” not standalone past.

  • Rang – past tense, correct for a completed action in the past.

Correct word: Rang, because the action happened at a specific time in the past.

Final Sentence: At 5:00 p.m, someone rang the door bell.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.