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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 22

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 3 Feb 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q22

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

I was often invited to colleges and universities (1) ______ lectures. Once, I went to a university to deliver a lecture. (2) ______ it was over, the students gathered to ask (3) ______ questions. Though it was getting late (4) ______ my next programme, since I love talking to (5) ______, I remained there answering their questions.

Select the most appropriate option to fill inblank No. 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Context: The blank refers to the time following the lecture, so the word to be filled must indicate something happening once the lecture is finished.

Meaning of the options:
Until: means up to the time of, not suitable here as the event happens after the lecture.
After: means following in time, fits perfectly in this context.
While: means during the time something else happens, not suitable here.
As long as: means provided that or during the entire time, not appropriate here.

Correct word: After

Reason: The students gathered to ask questions once the lecture was over, so “after” is the correct choice. Other options do not correctly express the sequence of events.

Final sentence: After it was over, the students gathered to ask questions.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.