SSC CHSL - 6 Aug 2021 - Shift 3

Tier 1 • 6 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 number.

The little princess said, “I shut you in a golden cage because I wanted to have you all to (1) ______. I never knew it would make you so unhappy. I love you (2) ______ to grant you freedom and let you be happy in your (3) ______.” Then she opened the cage and let out the (4) ______ little bird. The bird said, “I will come back to sing you the (5) ______ songs I know,” and flew away into the blue.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. loveliest.

  • "Loveliest" is the superlative form of "lovely," appropriately conveying that the bird will come back to sing the most beautiful and charming songs it knows.
  • Thus, the appropriate option would be loveliest.

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  2. Q2.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
  3. Q3.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.
  4. Q4.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
  5. Q5.Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
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