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SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 17

SSC CHSL - 20th October 2020 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

One of the reasons we fail to talk convincingly about climate change is that we present it as something “out there”. We (1)______ to make it clear (2)______ it’s linked to (3)______ daily decisions, such as walking (4)______ driving, and not talk about it in (5)______ of abstractions

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Let's have a look at the meaning of the given options:-

  1. terms- a word or group of words with a particular meaning.
  2. voices- the sounds that you make when you speak or sing; the ability to make these sounds.
  3. words- a sound or letter or group of sounds or letters that expresses a particular meaning.
  4. things- an object that is not named.

Meaningfully the chosen option will suit the given statement.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.