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SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 24

SSC MTS Previous Year - 05 August 2019 - Shift 1 • English • Q24

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In the following passage some words have been deleted.Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Obesity is a condition where the body stores excess fat leading to a considerable 1.______in the body weight.It is increasing 2._____a fast pace in our country.It has 3.______adverse health effects and can even 4.______to premature death.The basic cause of obesityis 5.______imbalance between energy intake and energy expanditure.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The students are in great______of their teachers.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Awe

Meaning of words

Appropriate wrod

Praise: express warm approval or admiration of.

Awe: a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

Respect: a feeling of deep admiration for someone

Gusto: enjoyment and enthusiasm in doing something.

Here, in the phrase ‘are in great ___ of’, awe is the appropriate word which should be filled in blank.

‘Awe of’ is the correct usage.