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SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 20

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 Feb 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q20

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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.

The ability to think clearly and calmly while addressing an 1. ______ is neither inborn nor difficult to develop. The presence of an audience should act as a stimulus and not as a 2. ______ to thought. Audience fright can be overcome through training and practice. Even great speakers 3. ______ stage fright and self-consciousness. Every speaker gets worked up and experiences strain, shock, and excitement before he or she begins to talk. But every speaker who is struggling to gain 4. ______ should remember that all meritorious public speaking is accompanied by a little 5. ______.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. nervousness.

  • The word "nervousness" is the most appropriate option for blank no. 5.
  • It aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the common experiences of speakers before they begin to talk.
  • The sentence suggests that even successful public speakers may feel a little nervous before speaking.