Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

For many healthcare workers, (1) _______________ nurses, longer hours and shift work are the norm. Nurses are (2)___________________ expected to work on public holidays, and may have to work for six or seven (3)_________________ days before having a few days off, instead of the standard five days on, two days off.Also, many healthcare services, such as hospitals and aged care facilities, (4)______________ staffing seven days a week. It’s imperative any restructured work arrangements are designed to (5)___________________ continuous, adequate staffing. Consequently, a direct transition from a five-day to a four-day work week might not be immediately logical or applicable.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. require.
Context: The sentence is about healthcare services like hospitals and aged care facilities that need staffing every day of the week. The correct word should indicate necessity.
Meaning of the words:
Rectify: means to correct or fix something.
Pacify: means to calm or soothe.
Require: means to need or demand something as necessary.
Specify: means to state something clearly or in detail.
Correct word: Require
Reason: Healthcare facilities require staffing seven days a week to function properly. The other words do not match the meaning of necessity in this context.
Final Sentence: Also, many healthcare services, such as hospitals and aged care facilities, require staffing seven days a week.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 2