SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 24

SSC CHSL 2023 - 03 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q24

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

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and in safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all wars end with agreements, can’t we do the agreements without the fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)_________? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4)______ to people in his government. He decides to write them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)________ be no more wars.

 Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. speak

In this context, "speak" indicates that Daniel decides to communicate verbally with people in his government.

This could involve having conversations, discussions, or meetings with them to express their thoughts and concerns regarding the issue being discussed, which is likely the prospect of war and the search for peaceful solutions.

By choosing to speak to individuals in his government, Daniel is taking proactive steps to engage with decision-makers and advocate for his beliefs and opinions.

The most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 is: speak

So the sentence would be: "He decides to speak to people in his government."