SSC CPO 2021 PYQ — Question 105

SSC CPO Tier II - 8 Nov 2021 • English • Q105

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

It was ______ who encouraged me while I was sunk in despair

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. he.

  • "He" is the subject pronoun that refers to the person who did the action of encouraging.
  • Using "he" correctly follows the rule of using subject pronouns after "It was" in such constructions.