SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 1

1 February 2023 • 80 questions

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Transformation of a sentence means (1) ___________ the words or forms of the sentence without changing (2) ___________ meaning. Such changes can be in the form (3) __________ changes from negative sentences into assertive, interrogative or exclamatory sentences and vice versa (4) ________ change in narration or change in voice or changes from simple to (5) _________ or complex sentences.

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. compound.

The complete sentence would be: "Such changes can be in the form of changes from negative sentences into assertive, interrogative, or exclamatory sentences and vice versa or changes from simple to compound or complex sentences."
In this context, "compound" is the correct term to use as it refers to the type of sentence structure.
The sentence is discussing changes that involve transforming simple sentences into compound or complex sentences.

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