SSC CGL Tier 2 (18 November) English Past Year Paper 2020 | SSC CGL Previous Year Papers PDF Download

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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 1
Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.1
Ans
1. calming
2. relaxing
3. living
4. enjoying
Question ID : 6549782045
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Section : English Language and Comprehension
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 1
Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.1
Ans
1. calming
2. relaxing
3. living
4. enjoying
Question ID : 6549782045
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Section : English Language and Comprehension
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.2 
Ans
1. already 
2. earlier
3. once
4. before
Question ID : 6549782046
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 3
Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.3
Ans
1. itself
2. himself
3. ourself
4. herself
Question ID : 6549782047
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 1
Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.1
Ans
1. calming
2. relaxing
3. living
4. enjoying
Question ID : 6549782045
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Section : English Language and Comprehension
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.2 
Ans
1. already 
2. earlier
3. once
4. before
Question ID : 6549782046
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 3
Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.3
Ans
1. itself
2. himself
3. ourself
4. herself
Question ID : 6549782047
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 4
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.4
Ans
1. ever
2. even
3. never
4. always
Question ID : 6549782048
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.5
Ans
1. on
2. to
3. up
4. in
Question ID : 6549782049
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 1
Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.1
Ans
1. calming
2. relaxing
3. living
4. enjoying
Question ID : 6549782045
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Section : English Language and Comprehension
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.2 
Ans
1. already 
2. earlier
3. once
4. before
Question ID : 6549782046
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 3
Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.3
Ans
1. itself
2. himself
3. ourself
4. herself
Question ID : 6549782047
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 4
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.4
Ans
1. ever
2. even
3. never
4. always
Question ID : 6549782048
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.5
Ans
1. on
2. to
3. up
4. in
Question ID : 6549782049
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.6
Ans
1. along
2. above
3. below
4. upon
Question ID : 6549782050
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.7
Ans
1. lifted
2. boosted
3. climbed
4. raised
Question ID : 6549782051
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 1
Q.1 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.1
Ans
1. calming
2. relaxing
3. living
4. enjoying
Question ID : 6549782045
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Section : English Language and Comprehension
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 2
Q.2 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.2 
Ans
1. already 
2. earlier
3. once
4. before
Question ID : 6549782046
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 3
Q.3 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.3
Ans
1. itself
2. himself
3. ourself
4. herself
Question ID : 6549782047
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 4
Q.4 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.4
Ans
1. ever
2. even
3. never
4. always
Question ID : 6549782048
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 5
Q.5 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.5
Ans
1. on
2. to
3. up
4. in
Question ID : 6549782049
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 6
Q.6 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.6
Ans
1. along
2. above
3. below
4. upon
Question ID : 6549782050
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 4
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 7
Q.7 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.7
Ans
1. lifted
2. boosted
3. climbed
4. raised
Question ID : 6549782051
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 1
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Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 8
Q.8 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.8
Ans
1. wondered
2. stared
3. watched
4. noticed
Question ID : 6549782052
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 3
Comprehension:
In the given 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.
Gabriella Montez was comfortably curled up in an overstuffed chair in the sitting area. She
was (1) _________ the peace and quiet at home - everyone else was (2) ________ at the party -
and had totally lost (3) __________ in a book which was the best she had (4) _________ read and
she couldn’t wait to get (5) _______the end.
However, before she set her eyes (6) ________ the next page, the book was (7) ________ right
out of her hands, and she (8) __________ at her mother standing over her. “Gabby, it’s New
Year’s Eve,” she said. “(9) __________ reading!” she snapped at her daughter.
“But, mum, I’m almost done,” Gabriella (10) __________.
SubQuestion No : 9
Q.9 Select the most appropriate option to ?ll in blank No.9
Ans
1. Abundant
2. Enough
3. Su?cient
4. Adequate
Question ID : 6549782053
Status : Answered
Chosen Option : 2
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