Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no 9 ........

English (CPO) 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 number.
Sandra. I went up (2)______ her and touched her on the arm. (3)______, when the woman turned round, it wasn’t Sandra (4)______ all! I
just said, “I am sorry. I (5)______ you for a friend.” She stared at my face and (6)______. To be honest, her face shocked me. She
(7)______ me of a witch from a children’s (8)______, with her long nose and staring eyes! (9)______ I could realise what she was up to,
she (10)______ my purse and escaped.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 9.

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SSC CPO 26th July 2021 Paper 2

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Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: 'Before.'
The given sentence "____(9)_____ I could realize what she was up to..." is indicating non- realization of something.
The use of the past tense in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'before'. Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'before'.
The word 'before' means earlier than the time that.
Example: He banged the phone down before I could explain.