SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 05/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q90

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

It was Saturday evening last week. My parents and younger sister had (1)_______ to my uncle's house to (2)______the day. I had stayed back to prepare for a class test. At 5:00 p.m, someone (3)_____the door bell. To my shock and dismay, one of my distant relatives, Mr. Sinha (4)______ standing with his suitcase. I had to call him in most unwillingly. He was a big bore and nothing less than a chatterbox. I asked his preference (5)____ coffee and tea.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence is comparing two items: coffee and tea. When referring to a choice involving two options, the correct preposition is “between.”

Meaning of the words:

  • Around – indicates location or approximation, incorrect here.

  • Between – used for choices or relationships involving two distinct items, correct in this context.

  • On – indicates position or surface, not suitable here.

  • Among – used for three or more items, not appropriate for just coffee and tea.

Correct word: Between, because the choice is specifically between two beverages.

Final Sentence: I asked his preference between coffee and tea.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.