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Multiple Choice Questions

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 1 ........

English Language (MTS) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet
decided on a date (3) ______reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4)
______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka and Kerala.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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SSC MTS 11th July 2022 Shift-2

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than

where

then

when

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Explanation:

- The sentence structure suggests a comparison, thus the word needed should express that comparison.

- Option 1, than: This is used for making comparisons. In this context, it appropriately fills the blank to compare the number of states. This is the correct fit.

- Option 2, where: Used to indicate a place or situation. Not suitable for expressing comparison here.

- Option 3, then: Used to indicate time or sequence. It’s not appropriate for this context.

- Option 4, when: Used to refer to time. It’s not related to a comparison here.

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