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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q4

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Direction: 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.

The modern-day student is extremely (1)____ with technology. They do read quite a bit
because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write,
courtesy (2)______ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been
(3)________ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4)______ listeners. If this issue is
not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the
globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say
that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in
terms of number of (5)_____ on the planet.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The missing word refers to the reason why the individuals in question write, suggesting that they have an affinity to various platforms on the internet.

  • "Their" is a possessive pronoun indicating possession by a group of people, which fits the context.
  • "They're" is a contraction of "they are," which doesn't fit the context as it doesn't convey the intended meaning.
  • "Dare" means to have the courage to do something, which doesn't fit the context.
  • "There" is an adverb indicating location, which doesn't fit the context.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy their affinity to various platforms on the internet.