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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q4

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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.

When it (1)______ to witnessing wars, famines or disease outbreaks on the news, guilt may (2)______ us to volunteer or donate money. Watching the generosity of other people (3)______ play an active role in helping others is also guilt-provoking, which can (4)______ turn activate us to take similar (5)______ thus paying forward.

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

the correct answear is option B i.e., inspire.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Desire: the feeling of wanting something very much; a strong wish
  • Inspire: to make somebody want to do or create something
  • Conspire: to plan to do something bad or illegal with a group of people
  • Expire: to come to the end of the time when you can use it or in which it has effect

The most appropriate filler for the given blank is Inspire.

The Correct sentence is:

"...guilt may Inspire us to volunteer or donate money."