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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 02 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Tattooing is a talent that requires a lot of time and (1)________. There are many various kinds and (2)__________ of tattooing. Tattooing was and still is a means to communicate someone's thoughts or life by permanently (3)_________ a design of ink and colour into their flesh. The first step in tattooing is to develop an artistic (4)_________ and the skill to sketch and create your artwork. Tattooing penmanship is far more (5)__________ than sketching on paper.

Select the most appropriate answer to fill in blank 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4. i.e. ability.

  • The sentence is structured as a statement that describes a characteristic of tattooing.
  • The word "talent" indicates that tattooing is a skill or an aptitude that needs to be developed over time.
  • The phrase "requires a lot of time" emphasizes the effort that goes into developing this skill.
  • The word "capacity" refers to the maximum amount of something that can be contained or produced, which does not fit in the context of the sentence.
  • The word "liability" refers to legal responsibility for something, which is not relevant to the topic of tattooing.
  • Finally, the word "integrity" refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, which does not relate to the skill or aptitude required for tattooing.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

Tattooing is a talent that requires a lot of time and ability.