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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CGL - 9th March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q16

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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.

In a way, adult education is an educational movement through the medium (1)___________ village schools. In the beginning, the (2)__________ were suspicious. It was hard to persuade (3)__________ to realise that they were really getting something (4)_________ the schools. They were not at all sure that they wanted their (5)__________ to leave their homes.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (3).

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

  • The noun is "Villagers" which is plural hence, "They" will be the correct pronoun here.
  • A verb is followed by an objective case hence, "Them" will be the correct choice here.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.