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SSC GD Constable (English) - 5th March 2019 Shift 2

5 March 2019 • 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.

On the morning of 14 July 1789, (1)__________ city of Paris was in a state of (2)_________. The king had (3)__________ troops to move into the city. Rumours spread that he would soon order the army to (4)__________ fire upon the citizens. Some 7,000 men and women gathered (5)__________ the town hall.

 

Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • The definite article (the) is used before a noun to indicate that the identity of the noun is known to the reader.
  • The city is specific in the given statement hence, "The" will be the correct choice.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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