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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q5

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Direction: 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 number.

The modern-day student is extremely (1)____ with technology. They do read quite a bit
because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write,
courtesy (2)______ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been
(3)________ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4)______ listeners. If this issue is
not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the
globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say
that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in
terms of number of (5)_____ on the planet.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

The missing word describes the modern-day student's relationship with technology.

  • "Hindered" means to obstruct or impede progress, which doesn't fit the context.
  • "Disconnected" means not connected or separate, which doesn't fit the context.
  • "Dreary" means dull and bleak, which doesn't fit the context.
  • "Savvy" means knowledgeable or skilled, which fits the context as it suggests that the modern-day student has a good understanding of technology.

Thus, the correct sentence:

The modern-day student is extremely savvy with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media.