Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
Something had always surprised me. There was no (1)______ reason why she should have
been the most (2)______ girl in the class. She was good (3)______ at studies nor in games. She
was not (4)______ a great dancer and could barely sing. Yet, girls (5)______ cluster around her
as if she were a celebrity.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. admired .

Filler Concept: Vocabulary-based filler; adjective describing the girl
Grammatical Explanation: The blank requires an adjective that fits logically with “girl” and explains her popularity
Word Usage:
admired – correct; an admired girl is someone others look up to
encouraged – incorrect; doesn’t describe a person’s status
approved – incorrect; sounds unnatural for a person
hailed – usually followed by “as something”; doesn’t fit the sentence structure
Final Sentence: She was the most admired girl in the class
Conclusion: The correct answer is admired.

SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 9