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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CHSL - 11th July 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q12

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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 blank.

If winter seems to be the season for migratory birds to flock to warmer climates, summer time is ideal for wetland birds. (1) ______ fifty kilometers from Warangal in Telangana, Pakhal lake (2) ______ to be playing host to (3) ______ wide variety of flora and fauna (4) ______ season. Wetland birds from North and Central India come (5) ______ the south in search of larger water bodies.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The phrase ‘fifty kilometers’ gives the idea that ‘nearly’ is the most appropriate word here.

So, ‘nearly’ will be the most appropriate word for the given sentence.

Usage of nearly (adverb): almost; not quite; not completely

  • The bottle's nearly empty.
  • I've worked here for nearly two years.
  • It's nearly time to leave.
  • The audience was nearly all men.
  • He's nearly as tall as you are.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.