SSC CGL Official PYQEnglish Comprehension12 Sep 2025 (Shift 1)
Q.
Question 79:
Select the correct option:
The company expanded so quickly that its systems could _______ keep up.
A
a) barely
B
b) merely
C
c) scarcely
D
d) all but
Correct Answer: Option A)
Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
‘Barely’ means only just or almost not, which logically fits the context of difficulty in keeping up with rapid expansion.