SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC GD Const (English) - 29 Feb 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q18

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.

For a (1) ______Nicole stood looking down at the Mediterranean but there was (2) ______ to do with that, even with her tireless hands. Presently Dicken came out of his one-room house (3) ________ a telescope and looked east toward Cannes. In a moment Nicole swam into his field of vision. (4) _______ he disappeared into his house and came out with a megaphone. Using the megaphone, he called out to Nicole with a mix of urgency and (5) _______ in his voice, alerting her to something important happening at the shore. Nicole, startled by the sudden amplification, turned quickly, her curiosity piqued as she noticed a small crowd beginning to gather by the water's edge.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. carrying.

  • The sentence implies that Dicken brought the telescope from the room.
  • So, "carrying" is most appropriate to the context.
  • "Hauling" means pulling or dragging with effort or force, but the sentence has no such implication.
  • Thus, option 2 is most appropriate.