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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 2

SSC CGL - 01 Dec 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q2

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Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The modern-day student is extremely (1)____ with technology. They do read quite a bit
because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write,
courtesy (2)______ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been
(3)________ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor (4)______ listeners. If this issue is
not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the
globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say
that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in
terms of number of (5)_____ on the planet.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. active.

 

The missing word describes the type of listeners that people may become in the future.

  • "Passive" fits the context as it describes listeners who are inactive and don't actively engage in the listening process.
  • "Active" refers to listeners who are engaged and participate in the listening process, which doesn't fit the context.
  • "Distinctive" means unique or different, which doesn't fit the context.
  • "Demonstrative" means expressive or showing emotions openly, which doesn't fit the context.

Thus, the correct sentence is:

They are extremely poor active listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners.