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SSC CHSL - 13 April 2021 - Shift 2

Tier 1 • 13 April 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.

Graduation Day was at hand. Primary school graduation (1) ______ in those days followed a prescribed order-conventional, courteous, and (2) ______. First, the school principal made a long speech (3) ______ encouragement and blessing for the future of the graduates. (4) ______ one of the representatives of the graduating class (5) ______ with a vote of thanks.

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. responded

  • Respond means to say or do something as an answer or reaction to something.
  • The sentence implies after the speech of encouragement one of the representatives came forward to thank the Principal for the speech.

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