SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 140

SSC CGL Tier II English - 21/02/2018 • English • Q140

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

But more often than not, especially in a crowded metropolis, _________ you come across are wandering pedlars and small hawking stands, ________ something makeshift, easy to take ________ if need be, selling bananas, directing your attention towards a pile of chequered towels, a woman _________ weaving a pile of fragrant mogras into a string, ______________ brewing hot tea and quickly frying a pile of hot bhajiyas for office commuters.

small hawking stands, ________ something makeshift,

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • The passage gives a general description of hawkers and local markets.
  • Since 'makeshift' is an adjective here, we need to place an adverb before it.
  • Among the given options, only 'usually' is an adverb.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.