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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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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.

Santosh Bisen, science teacher and cartoonist at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh (1)_______ his drawing (2)________ to convert chapters into comic strips. "Convincing authorities to turn textbooks into comics was difficult. I spent my own money to (3)________ textbooks. I also used cartoons in question papers," he says. "Students were (4)________ with how simple science became and their performance (5)_________," he adds.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., improved.

Context: The sentence discusses how students reacted positively to simpler science concepts, and the effect was seen in their academic results. So, the missing word must reflect positive academic progress.
Meaning of the words:

Improved: Became better; showed progress. (Correct – indicates better performance)

Reframed: Expressed differently or from another perspective. (Not related to performance)

Regained: Got back something that was lost. (Doesn’t fit the context)

Regretted: Felt sorrow or disappointment. (Negative tone – not suitable here)
Correct word: Improved
Reason: Since students were thrilled with how simple science became, the natural result would be that their performance became better, i.e., improved.
Final Sentence: Students were thrilled with how simple science became, and their performance improved, he adds.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.