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SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 1

SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • 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.

The beginning of the story is (1)______ in its presentation but (2)______ the style eases out and becomes haunting in its simplicity. The author brings out the human elements in his story. This common element of sympathy and sacrifice is given a new (3)_____ by  the old artist who shows by his last desperate act that one can be a hero for one day if only one cares (4)______. O Henry’s treatment  of his material is balanced and controlled, a fine (5)______ of humour and pathos.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. quaint.

Quaint means being attractive because of being unusual and old-fashioned. Here, Quaint is used to refer to the beginning of the presentation which seems attractive because of it being strikingly old-fashioned and familiar.