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SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 5

SSC CGL - 19 July 2023 - Shift 1 • English • Q5

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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.

This book (1)________ writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write (2) ________of the English alphabet. Directional arrows, (3)_____________with the letters and numbers, guide children in writing. (4). _________and copying activities encourage children to read and write letters and numbers (5)________to count.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

"Provides" is the most suitable verb in this context, indicating the action of giving or offering writing practice.

Therefore, the sentence would read: "This book provides writing practice to pre-schoolers to help them learn to write."