SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 11

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q11

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

All desire wealth and some will _________ it.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

 The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. acquire.

Context: The sentence is about people who want wealth and some who will get or gain it.

Meaning of the words:

  • Remove – to take something away

  • Acquire – to get or gain something

  • Aspire – to hope or aim for something

  • Collude – to secretly plan something bad with others

Correct word: Acquire

Reason: “Desire” means to want something. If some people desire wealth, then some will acquire (get) it.

Final Sentence: All desire wealth and some will acquire it.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.