SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q3

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

When it (1)______ to witnessing wars, famines or disease outbreaks on the news, guilt may (2)______ us to volunteer or donate money. Watching the generosity of other people (3)______ play an active role in helping others is also guilt-provoking, which can (4)______ turn activate us to take similar (5)______ thus paying forward.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answear is option A i.e., who.

Let's understand the usage of the following given words is options:

  • Who: It is used to refer to the subject of a sentence.
  • Whose: It is used when you're asking (or telling) to whom something belongs.
  • Whom: It is used to refer to the object of a sentence.
  • Which: It is used as a determiner and interrogative pronoun to ask for specific information.

The most appropriate filler for the given blank is who.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

"Watching the generosity of other people who play an active role in helping others is also guilt-provoking..."