SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 63

SSC CGL Tier II English - 18/02/2018 • English • Q63

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.

juniors for their ______ ways!

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

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

  • The sentence talks about 'blaming' for something. We blame for the wrong-doings only. So, 'motivated' cannot be the appropriate word.
  • 'Pointed' refers to 'focussed' which again gives a similar meaning like 'motivated'. Hence, this is also eliminated.
  • 'Blizzard' means 'snowstorm' and is out of the context of the passage.
  • 'Wayward' means 'wilful', 'wild' etc. and makes a coherent sentence.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.