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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 10

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q10

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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.

There were two (1)________buddies who went through school and college and even joined the army together. War (2)________and they were (3)________in the same unit. One night they were ambushed. Bullets were flying (4)________and out of the darkness came a voice, “Harry, please come and help me”. Harry (5)________recognised that voice of his childhood buddy.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. childhood.

 

Why "childhood" fits best:

  • The sentence talks about two friends who were together since school and college.

  • This clearly shows that their friendship started when they were children.

  • So, they were "childhood buddies", meaning friends since childhood.

Meaning of “childhood buddy”: A friend you have had since you were a child.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.