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SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 2

Tier 1 • 24 August 2021 • 100 questions

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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 fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. duplicating.

  • The given blank is talking about copying the work of renowned artists.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word for the given blank is 'duplicating' which means 'to make an exact copy of something'.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. duplicating.

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