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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2022 - 14 March 2022 - 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 my first year of teaching, I was quite (1) ______to find that the school principal,
supervisor and teachers (2) ______ to be unaware of their professional responsibilities and
(3) ______ in executing their duties. For example, my principal's main (4) ______ were that all
window shades be at the same (5)______ , the classrooms be quiet and the rose beds should
not be stepped upon.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

 

Context: The narrator is criticising the school staff for not knowing their duties and failing to carry them out properly. So, we need a word that reflects lack of ability or skill in doing their job.

Meaning of the words:

  • Incompetent: Lacking ability or skill to do something successfully

  • Incorrigible: Impossible to change or improve (usually behaviour)

  • Incredible: Hard to believe, amazing

  • Inconvenient: Causing trouble or difficulty

Correct word: Incompetent

Reason Since the sentence says they were "unaware of their professional responsibilities and ___ in executing their duties", the second part should describe their lack of skill or ability. “Incompetent” does that clearly.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.