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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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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 the blank number 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The missing words are related to the extent or frequency of the impact on listening skills.

  • "Thoroughly" means completely or in great detail, which doesn't fit the context.
  • "Through" means from one end or side to another, which doesn't fit the context.
  • "Holistically" means considering the whole, which could fit the context as it suggests that listening skills have been impacted in a comprehensive way.
  • "Daily" means occurring every day, which doesn't fit the context.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

However, one skill that has been thoroughly affected is listening skills.