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SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 17

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 30 June 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q17

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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.

Many parents think of overweight children as 'cute' and cuddly. However, obesity must not be (1)_________ as a healthy sign. (2)________ obese children grow up, they will be more prone (3)____________ health problems like high blood pressure (4)________ diabetes. Today, overweight children are becoming a common (5)___________ in many countries.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. When.

 

Context: The sentence is referring to a time-based condition - what will happen as obese children grow up. The blank needs a word that introduces this time-dependent clause.

Correct word: When

Reason: The structure of the sentence clearly needs a time conjunction to show the relationship between children growing up and the health issues they face later.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.