Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A couple of parrots ________ on the telephone wires.

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This question was previously asked in

SSC GD Constable (2022) Official Paper (Held On : 07 Feb 2023 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 'perched'.

Key Points

The most appropriate word for the given blank is 'perched'.
The word "perched" means to sit or rest on something, especially in a raised position. In the context provided, when describing parrots on telephone wires, the word "perched" precisely indicates how the parrots are situated—sitting or resting on the wires.
The other options don't appropriately fit the context:
- "Flew" means to move through the air, which doesn't describe the parrots' current position on the wires.
- "Seeded" refers to planting seeds and is unrelated to the parrots on the wires.
- "Waited" means to stay in a place until something expected happens, but it doesn't convey the position or posture of the parrots on the wires.
Thus, the correct answer is Option 1.

Correct Sentence: A couple of parrots perched on the telephone wires.