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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CHSL 2023 - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q4

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

In a busy bus station, there is a little girl sitting all (1)______ on a bench. She stares at the floor as all the busy travellers rush (2)_______ her. Some of the people are in such a big hurry that they do not (3)_______ her. Other people look at her but continue running to where they need to go. After some time, a man stops next to the girl. He is very tired after a long day of work, and he just wants to get to his home as quickly as (4)_________ so that he can be with his family. But he cannot just leave this little girl alone. He cannot see her (5)_________ anywhere. The little girl is no older than his own little daughter.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

"Around" fits well in the context of the busy bus station, where people are rushing in different directions. The little girl is sitting on a bench, and people are rushing around her.

The word "around" helps convey the idea that the travellers are moving near the girl without paying attention to her.