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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 21

SSC CGL - 03 Dec 2022 - Shift 1 • English • Q21

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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 1.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. become.

 

  • The given sentence requires the selection of the appropriate verb tense to fit the grammatical structure and context of the sentence.
  • The verb "become," is an irregular verb that indicates a change of state or condition over time.
  • The sentence is in the present tense, so we need to select an irregular verb.
  • Thus, the verb "become" fits the grammatical structure appropriately.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be:

Academic life has become demanding for students as a result of different internal and external expectations.