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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 10

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • English • Q10

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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.

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A. “I have already spent it,” the thief replied.
B. “What! I will take you to the police right now,” Arun thundered.
C. “Give me back my money,” Arun said to the thief.
D. “Sir, please have some mercy on me,” the thief pleaded.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. CABD

  • The first sentence of the paragraph is generally an independent statement which in this case is 'C' which talks about the starting of an incident.
  • The next will be 'A' which talks about what the thief did with the money.
  • The next will be 'B' because it talks about what Arun reciprocated after listening to thief spending the money.
  • The last part of the statement will be 'D'.

The correct answer is- 

“Give me back my money,” Arun said to the thief. “I have already spent it,” the thief replied. “What! I will take you to the police right now,” Arun thundered.“Sir, please have some mercy on me,” the thief pleaded.