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SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 20

SSC CHSL - 09 July 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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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.

Conversation is indeed the (1)__________ teachable of all arts. All you need to do in order to become a good conversationalist is to find a (2)_________ that interests you and your listeners. But the important thing is that you must talk about the other (3)__________ hobby rather than your own. Therein lies the secret of your (4)____________. Talk to your friends about the things that interest them, and you will get a reputation for good fellowship, charming wit, and a brilliant mind. There is nothing that (5)________ people so much as your interest in their interest.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. subject.

A subject is commonly used to describe a specific theme or topic of conversation.The blank is filled with "subject" because it refers to a topic or area of discussion that can engage people in conversations. 

The sentence emphasizes the need to find something interesting to talk about, and "subject" captures this idea correctly.