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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2022 - 14 March 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.
During my first year of teaching, I was quite (1) ______to find that the school principal,
supervisor and teachers (2) ______ to be unaware of their professional responsibilities and
(3) ______ in executing their duties. For example, my principal's main (4) ______ were that all
window shades be at the same (5)______ , the classrooms be quiet and the rose beds should
not be stepped upon.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. upset.

 

Context: The narrator is describing their first year of teaching and expressing disappointment or concern about how the staff behaved. So, the emotion at the start should reflect surprise or disappointment.

Meaning of the words:

  • Calm: Peaceful, not showing anger or worry. 

  • Keen: Eager or interested

  • Content: Satisfied, happy 

  • Upset: Unhappy, worried, or disturbed 

Correct word: Upset

Reason: The narrator was not pleased with what they observed. The next part talks about the principal, supervisor, and teachers not being serious about their duties. So, the narrator being upset makes perfect sense.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.