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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 22

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q22

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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.


Academic life has (1) _________ demanding for students as a result of different internal and external expectations. Teenagers are especially (2)__________ to academic stress because they go through so many personal and social changes. As a result, designing effective and efficient (3) _________ solutions requires a thorough understanding of the causes and consequences of academic stress. Exams are one of the (4)_________ aspects of anyone's life. Exams are stressful for everyone, whether they are students or adults because everyone wants to perform well and no one wants to fail as to avoid (5) ________ in future.

 

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

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. prone.

  • The meaning of the given words is:
  • Prone: Prone means to be likely or inclined to do or experience something. 
  • Scared: Scared means to be afraid or fearful of something. It can also refer to a feeling of anxiety or apprehension caused by a perceived threat or danger.
  • Liable: Liable means to be legally responsible for something or subject to a particular duty or obligation. 
  • Resistance: Resistance refers to the act of opposing or withstanding something, often with the aim of preventing or reducing its effects. 

Thus, the most appropriate filler for the given blank is prone.

Therefore, the correct sentence is:

Teenagers are especially prone to academic stress because they go through so many personal and social changes.