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SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL - 3rd March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q14

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Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

He ______ a heinous crime.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given word-

  1. made- to produce or create something.
  2. committed- to do something bad or illegal.
  3. occurred- to happen, especially in a way that has not been planned.
  4. happened- (of an event or situation) to take place, usually without being planned first.

"commit a crime" is a group of colocation hence it will suit the given phrase here.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

The correct sentence will be-

He committed a heinous crime.