SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 16

SSC CHSL - 09 March 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q16

Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

My feet don’t ______ the ground for the rest of the day.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e, touch.

 

Context: The sentence implies that the person feels so elated or uplifted that their feet don’t literally or figuratively touch the ground.
Meaning of the words:

slab: a thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, etc. (not suitable here)

touch: come into contact with (fits the context)

deal: to manage or handle something (does not fit grammatically)

purif: not a valid English word

Correct word: touch
Reason: The phrase "my feet don’t touch the ground" is a common expression meaning one is extremely happy or excited.
Final sentence: My feet don’t touch the ground for the rest of the day.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.