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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 15

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q15

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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.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution required’.
The crowd have gathered around the area to watch the actors.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. has gathered around the area

  • The crowd here is a collective noun and with collective noun singular form of the verb is used.

Clearly the correct sentence is-

The crowd has gathered around the area to watch the actors.

The correct answer is-

has gathered around the area