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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q21

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The flight was packed. There were (1)______ parents with small children. Specifically, a three-year-old boy (2)______ the row in front of me (3)______ announcing his presence by letting (4)______ ear-piercing shrieks every 45 seconds. I settled (5)______, hoping the kid would calm down.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. several- more than two but not very many; a few.
  2. most- (used as the superlative of ‘many’ and ‘much’) greatest in number or amount.
  3. all- every one of a group.
  4. any- used instead of 'some' in negative sentences and questions.

"Several parents" will suit the statement meaningfully.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.