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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL - 12 April 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q3

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Directions:

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

Marie was born in 1867 in Warsaw, Poland. At an (1)__________ age, she displayed a brilliant mind and a (2)__________ personality. Her great exuberance for learning (3)___________ her to study further. However, she became (4)____________ when she learned that the university was closed (5)___________ women. Determined to receive a higher education, she joined a French university.

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. prompted.

The passage talks about Marie. The phrase exuberance for learning means to describe joyful enthusiasm and liveliness. Hence, the word that fits blank 3 is 'prompted' which means to encourage to say or do something.