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SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 34

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q34

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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.

Malti had to wait long to see her son, Abhik. She had worked hard to (1)______ her husband’s last wish that Abhik should (2)______ his higher education at Cambridge. Abhik (3)______ to be meritorious and hardworking and had secured a seat. Making ends meet was (4)______ and a trip back home in the vacation, (5)______ for the mother and son.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. pursue.

  • The sentence implies that Malti had worked hard to make her husband's last wish, that his son Abhik would complete his higher education at Cambridge, true.
  • Pursue means to seek to attain or accomplish (a goal) over a long period.
  • Also, we generally use "pursue" with nouns like "education" or "course".
  • Hence, the blank should be filled in with Pursue.