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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 20 April 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.


One day, a few hunters came into the forest and took the lion with them. They tied him up (1)
______ a tree. The lion was (2) ______ to get away and started to whimper. (3) ______, a mouse
walked past and noticed the lion in trouble. He quickly ran and (4) ______ on the ropes to set
the lion free. Both of them then (5) ______ into the jungle.
 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
 

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. against

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Over: extending directly upwards from.
  • Along: moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or any more or less horizontal surface).
  • Against: in opposition to.
  • Above: at a higher level or layer than.

The most appropriate for the given blank is against.

The correct sentence:

They tied him up against a tree.