Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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

For many healthcare workers, (1) _______________ nurses, longer hours and shift work are the norm. Nurses are (2)___________________ expected to work on public holidays, and may have to work for six or seven (3)_________________ days before having a few days off, instead of the standard five days on, two days off.Also, many healthcare services, such as hospitals and aged care facilities, (4)______________ staffing seven days a week. It’s imperative any restructured work arrangements are designed to (5)___________________ continuous, adequate staffing. Consequently, a direct transition from a five-day to a four-day work week might not be immediately logical or applicable.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. consecutive.
Context: The sentence talks about nurses working for six or seven days in a row before getting time off, so the correct word should mean “continuous, without a break.”
Meaning of the words:
Consensus: means general agreement, not related to days or sequence.
Conjunctional: means connected with conjunctions, not suitable here.
Consecutive: means following continuously, one after the other without interruption.
Continent: refers to a large landmass, not related here.
Correct word: Consecutive
Reason: Nurses may have to work for several days in a row, so “consecutive days” is the correct collocation. Other words do not fit the meaning.
Final Sentence: Nurses may have to work for six or seven consecutive days before having a few days off.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 3