SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 2

21 July 2022 • 100 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.

One of the most basic (1)______ of a human is food. Food is grown in various parts of the world according to the climatic (2)______ but one thing that all kinds of crops need (3)______ an exception is water. We all know (4)______ water, sunlight, and nutrition from the soil (5)______ key to a plant’s growth.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answear is option D i.e., are.

In the given sentence, "water, sunlight, and nutrition from the soil" refers to multiple things, so a plural verb is needed to match the subject.
Therefore, the correct option to fill in the blank is "are".

The corrected sentence is:

"...Water, sunlight, and nutrition from the soil are key to a plant's growth."

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