SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Constable (English) - 23 Jan 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q1

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.

I hope you will find this series (1)_______ in developing language skills of the learners through diverse reading (2)______ such as fairy tales, fables, classics, adventure, biography, drama and so on. The prose pieces (3)_______ for intensive language study while the poems (4)________ enable children to develop an ear for (5)_______ and rhythm.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

  • The term "rhyme" is appropriate in the context of poetry and language development.
  • In the passage, it mentions that poems help children develop an ear for "rhyme and rhythm."