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

English Language (CGL) Fill in the blanks

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 blank.
Comprehension:
English is not a language that (1)______ in India. But it is used extensively in (2)______country. India comes second on the list of
countries (3)______most English speakers,albeit not as the first language. English is more (4)______than any single Indian language! It
has managed to (5)______the entire world.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(1)

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SSC CGL 12 June 2019 Shift-1

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originated

developed

created

derived

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Explanation:

- Originated: This means where something started or began. It is often used to talk about the place where something first appeared. While English as a language originated in England, this option makes sense if you're focusing on that context. Correct Answer.

- Developed: This implies a process through which something grows or expands. While English has developed in different parts, it does not specifically start in India.

- Created: This would imply that English was invented in India, which is inaccurate.

- Derived: This means something that has been taken or drawn from a source. English in India hasn’t derived; rather, it’s an adopted language.

In the context of the sentence, "originated" best fits because it refers to the initial starting point of the language itself. Thus, your choice was correct.

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