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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q22

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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 number.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. discovered.

  • The correct answer for the blank is "discovered". The given sentence talks about fossils of non-avian dinosaurs, which is the only way we can learn about them.
  • The sentence explains that for centuries, people throughout the world have discovered amazing fossilized bones and footprints. This means that people have found and uncovered these fossils by chance or through deliberate exploration.
  • The use of the word "discovered" here emphasizes the significance of finding these fossils and how it has contributed to our understanding of non-avian dinosaurs.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

For centuries, people throughout the world have discovered amazing fossilized bones and footprints.