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SSC MTS 2022 PYQ — Question 1

SSC MTS - 21 July 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q1

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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. 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answear is option  B i.e action.

The meaning of the given words is:

  • Animation: the state of being full of energy and enthusiasm
  • Action: doing things, often for a particular purpose
  • Apathy: the feeling of not being interested in or enthusiastic about anything
  • Commotion: great noise or excitement

The most appropriate filler for the given blank is action.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

"...turn activate us to take similar action thus paying forward."