118 Views

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

We know infinitely (1)________ about the wealthy people of Egypt than we do about the ordinary people, as most monuments were made for the rich. Houses in which ordinary Egyptians lived have not been preserved, and when most people died they were (2)_______ in simple graves. Most of our traditional sources of information (3)_______ the Old Kingdom are monuments of the rich (4)_______ pyramids and tombs. Even papyri come mainly from pyramid temples. (5) ________ this does not mean that death was the Egyptians’ only
preoccupation.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

Option 1: Moreover

Option 2: Then

Option 3: But

Option 4: Yet


Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: But


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation : The word "but" is used to contrast or introduce a different idea. In this context, it is used to indicate that although many sources of information come from pyramid temples and are related to death, it doesn't mean that death was the Egyptians' only focus.

The correct sentence is: "Even papyri come mainly from pyramid temples, but this does not mean that death was the Egyptians’ only preoccupation."

SSC CGL Complete Guide

Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.

Download EBook

Know More About

Related Questions

TOEFL ® Registrations 2025
Apply
Accepted by 13,000 universities worldwide | Offered in 200+ countries | 40 million people have taken TOEFL Test
Manipal Online M.Com Admissions
Apply
Apply for Online M.Com from Manipal University
View All Application Forms

Download the Careers360 App on your Android phone

Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile

150M+ Students
30,000+ Colleges
500+ Exams
1500+ E-books