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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 9

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q9

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Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The manager have get hot under the collar when the workers demanded higher wages.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. got hot under the collar.

  • "Got hot under the collar," is an idiomatic expression that means someone became angry or irritated, especially in response to a challenging or frustrating situation.
  • The sentence is talking about a general event of the past, so it must be in the simple past tense.
  • Thus, "got hot under the collar" is the correct substitution for the underlined part.
  • The correct sentence will be: The manager got hot under the collar when the workers demanded higher wages.