SSC Sample Paper SSC-CGL TIER - I Sample Test Paper-1

Directions: In question numbers 79 to 81, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at [a], [b], [c] which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is [d]..

The train was late for fifty minutes.

A) behind

B) by

C) around

D) No improvement

Correct Answer: B

Solution :

?By? is used to indicate proximity.