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SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CHSL 2023 - 04 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q5

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Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

In a busy bus station, there is a little girl sitting all (1)______ on a bench. She stares at the floor as all the busy travellers rush (2)_______ her. Some of the people are in such a big hurry that they do not (3)_______ her. Other people look at her but continue running to where they need to go. After some time, a man stops next to the girl. He is very tired after a long day of work, and he just wants to get to his home as quickly as (4)_________ so that he can be with his family. But he cannot just leave this little girl alone. He cannot see her (5)_________ anywhere. The little girl is no older than his own little daughter.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. alone.

The word "alone" is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank because it fits the context of the sentence. 

The sentence describes a busy bus station where the little girl is sitting on a bench.

Using the word "alone" conveys that the girl is by herself, without anyone accompanying her. This sets the scene for the rest of the passage, emphasizing her solitude amidst the bustling activity of the bus station.