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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 17

SSC MTS Previous Year - 05 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q17

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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.

Obesity is a condition where the body stores excess fat leading to a considerable 1.______in the body weight.It is increasing 2._____a fast pace in our country.It has 3.______adverse health effects and can even 4.______to premature death.The basic cause of obesityis 5.______imbalance between energy intake and energy expanditure.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.

The wound on her hand is now heal completely.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e. is now healed.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

The word ‘Completely’ at the end of the sentence signifies that the action is completed now.   

Hence, 3rd form of verb i.e. ‘Healed’ should be used here.