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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 23

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q23

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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.

Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilized bones and footprints. Early finds inspired _______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to ________ (5) or huge monsters.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. legends.

  • The appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence is "legends".
  • Legends are stories or beliefs about a particular person, place, or event that are passed down through generations.
  • In the context of the sentence, the early finds inspired legends and fairy tales, suggesting that the discoveries made by people in the past were of great significance and contributed to the creation of these legends.
  • Thus, the word "legends" is the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank in the given sentence.

Therefore, the correct sentence is:

Early finds inspired legends and fairy tales, and people imagined that these bones belonged to giant or huge monsters.