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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 11 April 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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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.

How should one read a story to a child? Usually, a personality or character of the story (1) ______ the child’s interest the most. (2) ______, use different voices (3) ______ each character or act out various (4) ______ from the story, to bring life to those characters. (5) ______ out parts from the story will make story sessions fun and memorable for kids.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The passage talks about the proper way to read a story to a child. As the first sentence is in the present tense, the word interest after the filler makes the word 'catches' appropriate for blank 1 which means to intercept and hold.