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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 17/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • English • Q90

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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.

As community-minded creatures who want (1)_________________ to belong, we often mirror others, including on social media, where we adopt phrasing, tone and expressions of emotion. In the past few years, social media has had a (2)________________ on hyper positivity: think cheery emojis and (3)____________________ quotes plastered over sunsets. Some put this 'good vibes only' trend down to the pandemic and a (4)______________ to avoid painful feelings when (5)____________________ on difficult realities. However, attempting to convey constant happiness is not only difficult but impossible.

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. ruminating.

Context:
The sentence explains that people adopt the 'good vibes only' trend to avoid facing painful feelings when they think deeply about difficult realities. The blank must describe this act of thinking carefully or repeatedly.

Meaning of the words:
• laminating – covering with a protective layer
• ruminating – thinking deeply or repeatedly about something
• stagnating – becoming inactive or not developing
• collaborating – working together

Correct word:
ruminating

Reason:
The context is about avoiding deep reflection on difficult realities, which is exactly the meaning of ruminating. Other options do not fit the sentence.

Final Sentence:
Some put this 'good vibes only' trend down to the pandemic and a desire to avoid painful feelings when ruminating on difficult realities.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.