SarkariPYQ

SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC MTS - 26 July 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

Back to paper

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

If broadly beneficial immigration is to be sustained, destination countries must acknowledge and _______ the real risks that it raises.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

  • The given sentence is a conditional statement that describes the relationship between two events.
  • The blank in the sentence requires an appropriate verb that fits the context and maintains grammatical accuracy.
  • In this sentence, the verb that fits appropriately in the blank is 'address'.
  • The verb 'address' means to deal with or to tackle a problem or issue.

Therefore, the sentence is:

"If broadly beneficial immigration is to be sustained, destination countries must acknowledge and address the real risks that it raises."