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SSC GD Const (English) - 30 March 2024 - Shift 1

30 March 2024 • 80 questions

Mock testSource label: Test Series

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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.

There (1) ___________ never many girls at all at the football games. Only seniors were allowed to bring (2)______ with them. It was a terrible school, no matter how you (3)__________ at it. I like to be somewhere at least where you can see a few girls around (4)_________, even if they're only scratching their arms or (5)__________ their noses or even just giggling or something.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. blowing.

"Blowing" their noses fits the context because blowing is a common action associated with noses.

It makes sense here that the speaker would describe girls doing such mundane, human actions while at the game.

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