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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 26

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th March 2019 - Shift 2 • English • Q26

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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.

Lord Baden Powell, the founder of Scouting was himself an army scout. During .......... (1) war in South Afiica, when soldiers ........... (2) not easily available, he selected a few boys .......... (3) worked as messengers and did a wonderful .......... (4) as little scouts. Since then, the Scout Movement has ............. (5) throughout the world.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  1. spread- to affect a larger area or a bigger group of people; to make something do this.
    ed- to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider; to become longer or wider in this way.
  2. scattered- spread over a large area or happening several times during a period of time.
  3. extended- to make something longer or larger (in space or time).
  4. stretch- to pull something so that it becomes longer or wider; to become longer or wider in this way

The meaning of the chosen option is related to the given statement hence it will suit the context meaningfully.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.