Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words.
Helen Keller was deaf and blind from the time she was a baby. At first, no one (1)______ she
would be (2)______ of learning anything, but by the (3)______ she was six years old, (4)______
parents decided they would engage a teacher for her. (5)______, the teacher, Miss Sullivan, had
trouble controlling the child.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence discusses whether Helen could learn despite her disabilities.

Meaning of the words:
Capable – Having the ability to do something.
Decided – Made a choice.
Interested – Wanting to learn.
Receptive – Open to ideas.

Correct word: Capable

Reason: The sentence is about Helen’s ability to learn. "Capable" fits best.

Final Sentence: ...she would be capable of learning anything...

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 9