SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 8

SSC MTS - 26 July 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q8

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Consumers are not ready to purchase this citrus fruit at such a ______ price

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

The meaning of the given words is:

  • High:  having a large distance between the bottom and the top
  • Highest: is the superlative degree of the word 'high'. It refers to 'being at a point or level higher than all others.'
  • Higher: is a comparative degree of the word 'high'. It is used during comparison.
  • Highly: very to a large degree, or at a high level.

The most appropriate filler for the given blank is high.

The correct sentence is:

Consumers are not ready to purchase this citrus fruit at such a high price.