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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 18

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q18

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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.

Love is a very positive force in our life. (1)______ loved by someone is a great (2)______. A young boy was sent to jail for a (3)______ theft. A priest saw him sitting among (4)______. He went close and patted his back (5)______. The young boy said, "Father, if someone had loved me, I would not have been here."

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

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. petty.

Filler Concept: The sentence describes a minor or trivial crime, which is best expressed by the word “petty.”

Complete Sentence:
A young boy was sent to jail for a petty theft.

Option Analysis:
slight – Means small in degree but not usually used for crimes.
narrow – Refers to width or scope, unrelated here.
petty – Correct; means minor or trivial, often used with “theft” (petty theft).
shallow – Describes depth, unrelated to crime.

Final Answer in a Sentence:
A young boy was sent to jail for a petty theft.

Conclusion:
Petty is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.