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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 9

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 03 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

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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.

Stray dogs reside on the streets or in neighbourhoods and slums, where they feed on unsanitary waste made by the people who (1)___________ there. They frequently do not have enough food to eat, and as a result, the majority of them (2)____________ malnourished. Local area (3)____________ is also a source of worry, as just a few individuals treat them with kindness, while the majority regard them as a (4)___________. In addition, they are subjected to harsh practices such as (5)_______________ and beating.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Grammatical concept: The subject of the sentence is "the majority of them", which is treated as a plural noun because it refers to many stray dogs.

The subject: The majority of them (plural) needs to match the plural subject i.e. are

Hence, the chosen word “are” will be correct.