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

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

The basic elements of computers that (1) ____________ our world are explained in an interactive manner. The book has a (2) ____________ approach of colourful and creative picture-based activities. The puzzles, activities and mazes (3) ____________ the students to develop critical thinking, logical and motor skills. After every lesson, (4) ____________ exercises are incorporated to (5) ____________ the conceptual understanding of the students.

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. help.

Context: The subject is puzzles, activities, and mazes, which is plural.

Meaning of the words:

Help: assist (present tense, plural)
Helped: assisted (past tense)
Helps: assists (present tense, singular)
Had helped: past perfect tense

Correct word: help

Reason: We need the correct verb form to match the plural subject. Plural subjects take the base form without ‘s’: they help.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 3