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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 1

SSC GD Constable (English) - 30 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • English • Q1

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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.

Isolation and loneliness (1) ________ by the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown policies negatively (2) _______ the mental health of the public throughout the entire globe. These result in an increase in emotional (3) __________, (4) __________ of hopelessness and extreme anxiety, which are (5) _______ by variations in emotional responses and style of living.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. accompanied.

  • The sentence structure suggests that the variations in emotional responses and style of living are linked with the increase in emotional stress, feelings of hopelessness, and extreme anxiety mentioned earlier in the passage.
  • "Accompanied" accurately conveys this idea of being together or occurring alongside each other.