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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16th November 2021 Shift 2 • 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.

Writing is a form (1)______, and neat handwriting is important when writing (2)______ that will be read by someone else. We (3)______ by the quality of our handwriting, and (4)______ our handwriting is poor, we (5)______ to be lazy or incompetent.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e., appear.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Appear: come into sight
  • See: perceive with eyes
  • Expose: reveal
  • Look: direct one's gaze toward someone or something or in a specified direction

The required blank should be filled with a word that means 'how a thing appears to be.'

Thus, the most appropriate choice among the given options will be 'appear'.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be:

we appear to be lazy or incompetent.