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SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 17

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 24 June 2024 - Shift 3 • English • Q17

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

Santosh Bisen, science teacher and cartoonist at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Durg, Chhattisgarh (1)_______ his drawing (2)________ to convert chapters into comic strips. "Convincing authorities to turn textbooks into comics was difficult. I spent my own money to (3)________ textbooks. I also used cartoons in question papers," he says. "Students were (4)________ with how simple science became and their performance (5)_________," he adds.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., skills.

Context: The sentence says he used his drawing to convert chapters into comic strips, which implies applying his skills.
Meaning of the words:

Skills: The ability to do something well, especially through practice. 

Terms: Words or expressions. 

Tricks: Clever actions or methods. 

Art: The expression of creativity.
Correct word: Skills
Reason: “Drawing skills” is a common and accurate collocation to describe someone’s ability in drawing.
Final Sentence: ...used his drawing skills to convert chapters into comic strips.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.