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SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 90

SSC MTS - 23/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • English • Q90

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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.

It is true that strangers meeting for the first time seem to feel ____1____ if they do not engage _____ 2_____ small talk. Usually, this is ______3______ and even necessary if strangers are to size each other up. But, this small talk aside, what are some _____4______ rules for general conversation?
In the first place, certain _____5_____ should be taboo. Kitchen topics, bus time-tables and other dull or specialised things should be barred from general discussion.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. subjects.

Context: The sentence is: “In the first place, certain 5 should be taboo. Kitchen topics, bus time-tables and other dull or specialised things should be barred from general discussion.”
The blank must refer to topics of discussion, which aligns with the context of conversation rules.

Meaning of the words:

  • books – physical items, irrelevant.

  • objects – tangible things, not suitable here.

  • subjects – topics or areas of discussion; perfectly fits.

  • essays – written compositions, irrelevant in this context.

Correct word: subjects

Final Sentence: In the first place, certain subjects should be taboo. Kitchen topics, bus time-tables and other dull or specialised things should be barred from general discussion.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.