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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 17 July 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q25

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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.

Ambition is a vital ingredient for success. Without ambition to push us, we will not be (1)_________ of great achievements. We all need that special something (2)__________ ourselves to give us the willpower to reach a higher goal (3)_________ we imagine ourselves capable (4)_________ Yet, ambition, (5)__________ money and fire, is a good servant, but a bad master.

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. like.

In this context, the phrase "ambition, like money and fire," is used to compare ambition to money and fire.

The word "like" is used to indicate similarity or comparison between two things.