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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18th November 2021 Shift 1 • English • Q3

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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.

Mahatma Gandhi was born (1)______ 2 October 1869 to Karamchand and Putlibai (2)______Porbandar. After completing his studies in England, he (3)______ to South Africa. When he suffered (4)______, he started the Civil Disobedience movement (5)______ civil rights of the Indian community.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. went

  • Always remember that 'gone; always requires an auxiliary verb such as has, have, had, and so on with it.
  • Whereas went requires no such verb.
  • Thus, went would be the most appropriate filler for the given blank.

The correct sentence is:

After completing his studies in England, he went to South Africa....