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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 65

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q65

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In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The generation gap is another of those characteristic features that set Homo sapiens apart from other animals. It is ______ if ever the most intelligent of apes ever blamed its juniors for their ______ ways! Over the years people have tried to analyse it, explain it, understand it, even ignore it, but it remains, ready to ______ each generation as it tries to ______ its own ______ about life and living.

it tries to ______ its

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Formulate.

  • The passage talks about understanding and analysis. These are the process of formulation of an idea.
  • Therefore, 'formulate' is the appropriate word.
  • Moreover, 'annihilate' means 'destroy' which does not support the passage as the lines express sensible behaviour.
  • 'Assimilates' is grammatically incorrect as 'to' takes the base form of the verb after it.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.