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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CHSL - 26 May 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q1

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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.

Trust is (1) ______________ confidence, faith, and hope in someone or something. There are many ways to show trust. If you want to be trusted, just be (2) ______________. Trust takes years to build, seconds to (3) ______________ and forever to repair. Trust is like a mirror you can fix if (4) ______________ but still see the cracks in that reflection. Whether it is a friendship or a relationship, all (5) ______________ are based on trust.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. bonds.

  • The sentence mentions "friendship" and "relationship".
  • Bond means a relationship between people or groups based on shared feelings, interests, or experiences.
  • So, "bonds" is appropriate for the blank.