SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CHSL - 03 July 2024 - Shift 2 • English • Q6

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

There is nothing more (1)_________ than when you sit down at your table to study with the most sincere of intentions and instead of being able to finish the task at hand you find your thoughts (2)_________. However, there are certain techniques that you can use to (3)______ your concentration. To begin with, one should (4)______ to create the physical environment that is conducive to (5)_____ thought.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

The word "wandering" is the correct choice for blank (2) because it is a verb that describes the action of thoughts drifting away from focus.

 "Wandering" fits this requirement, indicating a lack of concentration while studying. The other options do not grammatically match the context of thoughts losing focus.