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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 3

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 10 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q3

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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.

During the Renaissance, artists focused (1)______ depicting the beauty of the human form and nature. They (2)______ to capture realism, using techniques like chiaroscuro to create depth and shadow. This period saw a shift (3)______ religious themes to a celebration of individualism and classical knowledge. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left an incredible mark, (4)________ art (5)______ centuries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. from

Context: The sentence is: "This period saw a shift (3)______ religious themes to a celebration of individualism and classical knowledge."
It means there was a change starting at religious themes moving towards celebration of individualism.

Meaning of the words:

  • along → beside or following the length of something

  • through → moving in one side and out of the other side

  • from → indicating the starting point of a change or action

  • around → located or situated on every side

Correct word: from

Reason: The word from correctly shows the starting point of the shift in themes—from religious ideas to individualism.

Final Sentence: This period saw a shift from religious themes to a celebration of individualism and classical knowledge.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.