Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence How di...........

English (CPO) One Word Substitution

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

How did you come about his purse?

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SSC CPO 10th Nov 2022 Shift 3

come into

come off

come out

come by

- The sentence "How did you come about his purse?" is looking for how someone obtained the purse.

- Option 1: come into - Generally means to inherit or receive something, often used with money or property.

- Option 2: come off - Typically refers to succeeding or happening as planned, not relevant here.

- Option 3: come out - Usually used for something that is released or made public, like a book or a movie.

- Option 4: come by - Correct phrase meaning to obtain, especially by chance or luck.

The most appropriate option is:

- Option 4: come by

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