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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q19

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

What does the word scout mean? During a war a soldier is chosen to go ......(1) of an army in order to ........(2) out where the enemy is. He then ........(3) back to the commander all the .......(4) he has gathered about the ......... (5). Such a soldier is known as a scout.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  1. reports- to give people information about what you have seen, found, heard, done, etc.
  2. carries- to hold somebody/something in your hand, arms or on your back while you are moving from one place to another.
  3. sends- cause (a message or computer file) to be transmitted electronically.
  4. tells-to give information to somebody by speaking or writing.

The chosen option has the meaning that contains "find" so it will suit the context.

"find" is used in the passage just before.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.