SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 12

SSC CPO - 24 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q12

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

He decided not to take to heart the loss that he had incurred in business.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. No substitution required.

  • The sentence is both grammatically and contextually correct. Hence, no substitution is required.
  • The phrase 'take to heart' means 'to be deeply affected or hurt by something'.